Exploring the Final Chapter of Beowulf: A New Telling

What did Beowulf have his men set down at the entrance of the Fire Drake's den?

• Torches

• Hives

• Swords

• Shields

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What did Wigloff carry in his right hand as he entered the treasure chamber?

• A sword

• A shield

• A giant glove

• A torch

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How did Beowulf wake the Fire Drake?

• By throwing a rock

• By blowing a horn and shouting

• By lighting a fire

• By shaking its tail

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What did Wigloff use to jam the Fire Drake's jaws open?

• A giant glove

• A sword

• A white stake

• A shield

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What emerged from the giant glove that Wigloff threw into the Fire Drake's mouth?

• A fireball

• A queen bee

• A swarm of bees

• A stream of water

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What was the effect of the bees stinging the Fire Drake from the inside?

• It became stronger

• It fell asleep

• It roared with pain and fury

• It grew larger

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What did some men say long afterward about Beowulf's death?

• He was poisoned

• He was killed by the Fire Drake's burning breath

• He was struck by lightning

• He drowned

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What did Beowulf reflect on before passing away?

• His youth

• The treasure

• The Fire Drake's power

• The nature of heroism

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What did Wigloff become after Beowulf's death?

• A warrior

• A farmer

• A merchant

• A king

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What did Wigloff recall when people asked about Beowulf?

• A golden stream of bees

• A fierce battle

• A hidden treasure

• A powerful spell

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