Beowulf Final Battle Reading Check

Versions were carried to England by emigrating Germanic tribespeople and were passed down _______.

• orally

• through written text

• transcribed on tablets

• hieroglyphs

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Prior to the final battle, Beowulf is now king of the Geats and has ruled in peace and prosperity for _____ years.

• twenty

• thirty

• forty

• fifty

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When Beowulf talks about himself, what trait is he most proud of?

• Bravery

• Loyalty

• Wealth

• Charisma

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Beowulf's best friend is named:

• Walter

• Wiglaf

• Hrothgar

• Blade

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What did Beowulf's men do when he needed their help against the dragon?

• They ran for their lives.

• All except for Wiglaf ran for their lives.

• They helped him fight and defeated the dragon.

• The sat down and watched the end of the battle.

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How is Beowulf defeated?

• He falls on his sword.

• The dragon eats him.

• The dragon bites his neck and he dies from the dragon's poison.

• He dies of exhaustion from battling the dragon.

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Who does Beowulf name as his successor?

• His son, Beo

• His best friend, Wiglaf

• No one, he doesn't believe anyone is worthy

• He proposes a battle in which the winner will become king

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Beowulf requested that a funeral pyre of the treasure be built upon his body. This final send off highlights the Anglo Saxon's celebration of which of the following?

• Loyalty, Honor, & Gore

• Loyalty, Honor, & Death

• Loyalty, Honor, & Glory

• Death, Despair, & Sadness

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