Beowulf Test

Front

In Beowulf, why does Beowulf sail with his chosen companions to Hrothgar's kingdom?

Back

to win glory by slaying a fire-breathing dragon

Front

From which fact in Beowulf can the reader infer that Beowulf is honorable?

Back

Beowulf refuses to use weapons because Grendel uses none.

Front

How does Grendel die in Beowulf?

Back

In one-to-one combat, Beowulf tears off Grendel's arm.

Front

What seems to be Beowulf's main reason for coming to help the Danes?

Back

desire for fame and glory

Front

Which statement shows one of the conventions of an epic poem?

Back

Higlac was the king of the Geats and Beowulf's uncle.

Front

Why does Grendel's mother attack Herot?

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to avenge her son

Front

How does Beowulf kill Grendel's mother?

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He wounds her with a magical sword he finds in her lair.

Front

For how long does Beowulf rule the Geats?

Back

fifty years

Front

What happens when Beowulf faces the fire-breathing dragon?

Back

Beowulf and the dragon kill each other.

Front

In Beowulf, what is the main reason Wiglaf thinks that he and his companions should help Beowulf fight the dragon?

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In the past, they had promised to repay Beowulf's kindness with their loyalty.