Beowulf: A New Telling Chapter 9 & 10

What is the fen?

• A beautiful forest

• A big, stinky swamp

• A desert

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CCSS.RI.6.4

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Why is Beowulf's best weapon himself?

• He has faith in himself

• He is very strong

• He doesn't have a sword

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What is hanging on a tree over a pool in the fen?

• Unferth's head

• Grendel's arm

• Aeschere's head

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What does Beowulf tell his men before he dives into the pool?

• Come search for me in two days

• Dive in with me

• Don't risk your lives for me

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CCSS.RL.6.4

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What does Beowulf do at the end of chapter 9?

• He takes a nap

• He jumps in he pool

• He kisses Wealtheow

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CCSS.RL.7.10

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What did Beowulf use in the pool to breathe?

• A snorkel

• Blood bubbles

• Caves

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CCSS.RL.6.4

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CCSS.RL.7.4

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What does Grendel's mother drag Beowulf into?

• A web

• A lake

• Her den

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CCSS.RL.6.4

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CCSS.RL.7.4

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Why does Grendel's mom stop laughing?

• She senses quiet strength in Beowulf

• She starts coughing

• She dies

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

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Why isn't Beowulf afraid of Grendel's mother?

• He has strong wrists

• He thinks she is weak

• He knows himself

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

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What happens to Grendel's mother at the end of chapter 10?

• She kills Beowulf

• She dies

• She laughs

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4