"The Spoils" and "Farewell"

What is Wiglaf doing in the opening lines of "The Spoils"?

• Trying to save Beowulf

• Entering the Dragon's tower to gather treasure

• Battling the Dragon with Beowulf's sword

• Crying over the body of the dead hero

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Which of the following best describes the Dragon's tower?

• Putrid with rotting meat and decaying carcasses.

• Beautiful with glimmering treasures and strange light.

• Stuffy with little air and lots of smoke.

• Dark with threatening silence.

Why did Wiglaf run anxiously out of the Dragon's tower?

• He didn't want the dragon to see him.

• He wanted to hide the treasures somewhere before anyone could find him.

• He wanted to return to the dying Beowulf to show him.

• He was frightened by a bird's sqaull

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In what state does Wiglaf find Beowulf?

• Peacefully sleeping.

• Violently dying.

• Desperately defending himself.

• Viciously attacking.

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What is Beowulf's dying wish?

• He tells Wiglaf to keep the treasure as a reward for being the only loyal warrior.

• He tells Wiglaf to burn his body and spread the ashes in the sea.

• He instructs Wiglaf to chop off the dragon's head and take it back to the kingdom to ward off evil spirits.

• He asks Wiglaf to take the treasures back to his people and build a tomb in his honor.

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What does Beowulf give Wiglaf?

• A necklace

• His gold helment

• His rings

• All of the above

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What does the line "His soul left his flesh, flew to glory" suggest?

• Beowulf had an honorable death.

• Beowulf would be punished for his greed.

• Beowulf shape shifted into a bird.

• Beowulf didn't die.

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The text reveals that Wiglaf "denounces" the warriors who deserted Beowulf. What does the word most likely mean?

• demolishes in battle

• declares to be wrong

• discovers the goodness

• claims wrongdoing.

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How did the Geats honor Beowulf?

• Constructed a strong and tall tower

• Buried the treasures from the Dragon at the monument

• Sealed his ashes in the wall?

• All of the above

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What word best describes the mood of the resolution?

• epic grief

• solemn celebration

• celebratory feasting

• violent retribution

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