Exploring the Essentials of Beowulf

What language was Beowulf originally written in?

• Early Modern English

• Middle English

• Old English

• Contemporary English

What is the primary reason Beowulf's story is considered short?

• Minimal dialogue

• Exclusion of detailed historical contexts

• Short time span of events

• Lack of complex characters

Who is the first monster Beowulf fights?

• The dragon

• Grendel's mother

• A sea monster

• Grendel

What weapon does Beowulf use to defeat Grendel's mother?

• His bare hands

• Heirloom sword from Unferth

• A regular sword

• A magical giant's sword

What is the significance of the sword used to kill Grendel's mother?

• It was the only weapon that could harm her

• It was made of Damascus steel

• It was blessed by a priest

• It was a gift from Hrothgar

Who apologizes to Beowulf for doubting his abilities?

• Hrothgar

• Wealhtheow

• Unferth

• Breca

How does Beowulf die?

• From old age

• He doesn't die in the story

• From a wound inflicted by the dragon

• From a dragon's fire

What does Beowulf request before he dies?

• To be remembered as a hero

• To have a statue built in his honor

• To be buried at sea

• To see his treasure one last time

What ultimately happens to the treasure Beowulf won from the dragon?

• It is buried with him

• It is stolen by another dragon

• It is lost at sea

• It is given to his warriors

What is Beowulf's relation to King Hygelac?

• He is Hygelac's son

• He is Hygelac's nephew

• No relation

• He is Hygelac's brother