Beowulf - part III

Beowulf became king when … died.

• Wiglaf

• Unferth

• Higlac

• Geat

Beowulf tells Wiglaf a story about

• a map

• a cruel king

• a shipwreck

• hidden treasure

Over time, many of Beowulf's people lost respect for him.

• true

• false

In this section of Beowulf, a slave stole a jeweled cup from his master.

• true

• false

Beowulf thought that a noble man's wealth should be ...

• given to his sons

• given to his people

• burned upon his death

• divided among his friends

Before Beowulf did battle with the dragon, he ordered that a new ... be made for him.

• sword

• helmet

• shield

• saddle

The dragon damaged Beowulf's castle.

• true

• false

Wiglaf was the one noble who remained loyal to Beowulf.

• true

• false

Who fought the dragon?

• Beowulf and Wiglaf

• Unferth and Beowulf

• Wiglaf alone

• Beowulf alone

Beowulf asked Wiglaf to

• punish all the nobles who had run away from the dragon

• take care of his horse

• bury his bones on a mountain top

• show him the treasures from the dragon's cave