Question 1

Why is Beowulf dying?

Accepted Answer

The dragon bit him.

Answer

The dragon burned him.

Answer

He died of old age.

Answer

Wiglaf stabbed him.

Question 2

Match each piece of key vocabulary to the correct meaning.

Question 3

Match each piece of key vocabulary to the correct meaning.

Question 4

Why does Beowulf want such a big barrow built?

Accepted Answer

so that people remember him

Answer

so that people have a good view of the sea from the top

Answer

to fit all his treasure

Answer

because he is very large

Question 5

How does Wiglaf help Beowulf kill the dragon?

Accepted Answer

He stabs it in the belly.

Answer

He brings a metal shield.

Answer

He slits its throat.

Answer

He burns it with fire.

Question 6

True or false? Beowulf's body will be burned after his death.

Accepted Answer

true

Answer

false

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