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The Death of Beowulf

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

Beowulf knows that he had "unwound his string of days on earth" is evidence that

a)

he knows this is his impending death

b)

he might see his people again

c)

he is aware of the dragon's death

d)

he needs Wiglaf by his side

2.

Without a son after his death, Beowulf

a)

can name Higlac is heir

b)

does not have an heir

c)

can name Wiglaf King of the Danes

d)

The Geats can elect their new King

3.

When facing his own death, Beowulf reflects on

a)

the treasures the dragon kept

b)

his friends the Danes

c)

his ideals about peace, justice, and honor

d)

how unsuccessful his life was

4.

Wiglaf went back

a)

safe to his own family

b)

to the dragon's cave to see if it was dead

c)

to the Danes and told what happened

d)

anxious to return while Beowulf was alive

5.

"Take what I have, lead my people, help them, my time is gone." This was said by

a)

Beowulf to Wiglaf

b)

Wiglaf to Beowulf

c)

Beowulf to Higelac

d)

Hrothgard to Beowulf

6.

Beowulf shows he wants fame that last after his death when

a)

he asked Wiglaf to compose the epic poem about his famous deeds

b)

he said to the Danes to build him a tomb that can be seen from afar

c)

he said to the Geats to build him a tomb that can be seen from afar

d)

he asked his followers to compose the epic poem about his famous deeds

7.

Before he dies, Beowulf chooses ____ to lead the Geats after his death.

a)

Higelac

b)

Willow

c)

Wiglaf

d)

Hrothgard

8.

He decrees a punishment for the cowardly warriors who ran away.

a)

Beowulf

b)

Wiglaf

c)

Higelac

d)

Willow

9.

"None of your race will have anything left but their lives." This quote demonstrates that the coward warriors

a)

will lose their lives but not their fortunes

b)

will lose all their fortunes but not their lives

c)

will live peacefully in town without any more comments

d)

will show bravery and loyalty

10.

As Beowulf wishes, the Geats build

a)

a mead hall for their festivities

b)

an ancient armor for the king

c)

a ship for his funeral

d)

a tower as his monument