| Beowulf slays Grendel to | save Hrothgar and the Danes from the monster |
| Unferth challenges Beowulf because Unferth | envies Beowulf’s fame and courage |
| Which of the following statements about Wiglaf is true? | He makes an eloquent speech about the virtues of loyalty and bravery |
| What last thoughts does Beowulf express as he is dying? | a desire for respect and pride in his ability to protect his people |
| Which of the following events is most important in Beowulf’s career as leader of the Geats? | the attack on the dragon |
| Which of the following statements best supports the idea that Beowulf was an epic hero? | He embodies the ideals of Anglo-Saxon society |
| Which of the following statements best shows that Beowulf has the ethics of an epic hero? | Beowulf berates Unferth for killing his own kin |
| Which of the following quotations from Beowulf contains alliteration? | “The ancient blade broke, bit…, drew blood” |
| Which of the following quotations from Beowulf contains a kenning? | “And all at once the greedy she-wolf” |
Beowulf
February 24, 2020