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Beowulf Interview

Last updated over 3 years ago
7 questions
Note from the author:
How would Beowulf answer these interview questions?

Beowulf Gets a Job

To complete this activity you should be able to do the following:
  • Analyze Beowulf’s direct and indirect characterization in the poem.
  • Understand the plot of Beowulf, the poem
  • Write from the perspective of Beowulf by adapting your language to match his.
  • Find textual evidence to support your answers.
IMAGINE Beowulf got the interview for his dream job….
  • You will answer the interview questions as if you were Beowulf. (Think about what he would say and how he would say it.)
  • You will provide EVIDENCE FROM THE TEXT to support your claims.
  • Answers MUST be at least 5 lines in length because there is nothing Beowulf likes more than talking about himself. Example: “I am brave as seen in my fight with Grendel...” (lines x-x)
  • Submit the word "GoForm" in the submission box.
4

Tell me about yourself using ALLITERATION.

4

How would your former bosses and coworkers describe you? (Use 2 kennings in your answer).

4

What makes you qualified for this job? (Describe the job in your answer)

4

What motivates you?

5

What do you consider your greatest strengths and weaknesses? Please give examples of each.

5

Tell me about a conflict or a mistake you had at work. How did you resolve the problem and what did you learn from the experience?

4

Tell me about a time you showed leadership skills.