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WorksheetsThe Death of Beowulf
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Beowulf knows that he had "unwound his string of days on earth" is evidence that
he knows this is his impending death
he might see his people again
he is aware of the dragon's death
he needs Wiglaf by his side
Without a son after his death, Beowulf
can name Higlac is heir
does not have an heir
can name Wiglaf King of the Danes
The Geats can elect their new King
When facing his own death, Beowulf reflects on
the treasures the dragon kept
his friends the Danes
his ideals about peace, justice, and honor
how unsuccessful his life was
Wiglaf went back
safe to his own family
to the dragon's cave to see if it was dead
to the Danes and told what happened
anxious to return while Beowulf was alive
"Take what I have, lead my people, help them, my time is gone." This was said by
Beowulf to Wiglaf
Wiglaf to Beowulf
Beowulf to Higelac
Hrothgard to Beowulf
Beowulf shows he wants fame that last after his death when
he asked Wiglaf to compose the epic poem about his famous deeds
he said to the Danes to build him a tomb that can be seen from afar
he said to the Geats to build him a tomb that can be seen from afar
he asked his followers to compose the epic poem about his famous deeds
Before he dies, Beowulf chooses ____ to lead the Geats after his death.
Higelac
Willow
Wiglaf
Hrothgard
He decrees a punishment for the cowardly warriors who ran away.
Beowulf
Wiglaf
Higelac
Willow
"None of your race will have anything left but their lives." This quote demonstrates that the coward warriors
will lose their lives but not their fortunes
will lose all their fortunes but not their lives
will live peacefully in town without any more comments
will show bravery and loyalty
As Beowulf wishes, the Geats build
a mead hall for their festivities
an ancient armor for the king
a ship for his funeral
a tower as his monument
