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Beowulf
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Beowulf
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Prelude of the Founder of the Danish House
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Characters
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Beowulf
Grendel
Hrothgar
Unferth
Wiglaf
Grendel’s Mother
The Dragon
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Is Beowulf a hero?
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Heroism
Mortality
Treasure
Evil
Christianity
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Beowulf
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Wealhtheow
Wiglaf
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The Poetry of Anglo-Saxon England
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Lines 2821-3182 Quick Quiz
1
of 5
How does Wiglaf speak to the warriors when they return after Beowulf’s death?
He congratulates them for staying out of harm’s way.
He is indifferent.
He excoriates them for being cowards and abandoning their king.
He celebrates their glorious futures.
2
of 5
What does the messenger tell the people of Geatland in addition to the news of Beowulf’s death?
That the second coming is upon them
That God will smite them for their sins
That a time of great peace is at hand
That many future wars are close at hand
3
of 5
What happens to the massive treasure hoard?
It melts.
It’s collected.
They throw it in the sea out of a sense of guilt over Beowulf’s death.
It disappears.
4
of 5
What do they do with the dragon’s body?
They burn it in a barrow at the cliff’s edge.
They put its head on a spike and throw the rest into the water.
They throw it over the cliff’s edge into the water.
They roast it for Beowulf’s funeral feast.
5
of 5
How is Beowulf buried?
He is burned on a pyre at the cliff’s edge.
He is buried in a tomb at Heorot.
He is embalmed and buried in a pyramid.
He is cremated and his ashes sprinkled at sea.
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