Beowulf's Last Battle

How long has Beowulf ruled Geatland before his last battle?

• 15

• 25

• 50

• 75

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What foe does Beowulf face in his last battle?

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What happens to Beowulf's shield?

• It breaks.

• It melts.

• Beowulf loses it.

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What happens to Beowulf's sword

• It breaks.

• It melts.

• Beowulf loses it.

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Who stays to help Beowulf?

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What does the tribe do with the treasure?

• They take it back to Geatland.

• They give it to King Hrothgar.

• They bury it with Beowulf.

• They hide it in the monsters' lair.

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What is Beowulf’s future when he returns to Geatland?

• he accidentally kills his cousin and uncle (and is exiled)

• he becomes king of the Geats

• He marries Hildegarth and retires early

• He steals a cup from a treasure tower guarded by a dragon

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When Beowulf is an old man, why does he decide to fight against a dragon?

• He didn’t want to. He was forced into it

• He wants to get more glory/fame

• His old age affects his judgment and he acts out of character in taking this risk

• He believes that he is the only one who can defeat the dragon

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In what way does Beowulf’s sword fail him during the fight with the dragon?

• Beowulf drops the sword and it stays out of his reach during the fight.

• It has a spell on it so that it can’t hurt the dragon.

• It breaks apart when striking the dragon’s scales.

• The dragon is able to melt the sword with its fiery breath.

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In what way does Beowulf’s shield fail him during the fight with the dragon?

• Beowulf drops the shield and it stays out of his reach during the fight.

• He accidentally brought the plastic shield from the Anglo-Saxon epic hero costume he'd given his grandson for Christmas

• It breaks apart when the dragon slashes it with his talons.

• The dragon is able to melt the shield with its fiery breath.

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