Beowulf Review: Part 3.2 (Bye, Dragon!)

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10 questions
Note from the author:
Choose the best answer based on your understanding of Beowulf, lines 2516 to 3182.
Choose the best answer based on your understanding of Beowulf, lines 2516 to 3182.
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As Beowulf prepares to meet his fate, the poet muses on _____, while Beowulf himself laments _____.

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Which statement best describes Beowulf’s reaction to the treasure he has gained before death?

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What can you infer from the rusting, decayed state of the treasure Beowulf has won with his life?

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What is significant about Wiglaf’s eloquent adoration and proclaimed loyalty to Beowulf as his king dies?

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Which statement best describes the poet’s use of Wiglaf as a symbol?

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What does the poet’s sympathy for the dragon indicate about the poet’s perspective on heroism?

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How does the end of the poem mirror its beginning?

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Wiglaf speaks of Beowulf’s _____, but he also wonders if Beowulf’s final act was _____.

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How does Beowulf’s funeral compare to his characterization in life?

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How do Beowulf’s death and funeral relate to the code of heroism he lived by?