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Creative Writing

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Part 1: Written questions

1. What specifically happens to Beowulf shield and sword when he faces the dragon?

2. What item of jewelry did Beowulf give to Higd?

3. What specific item has been stolen from the dragon's hoard?

4. True or False: Beowulf was revered and honored by the Geats from the time of his birth.

5. How many of Hrothgar's men did the monster kill in just one night?

Part 2: Matching type

____1. A fire-breathing dragon A. What mythical creature does the legendary

____2. The arm; the after
____3. A saddle/ a helmet
____4. They were not there
____5. Grende’s arm
Part 3: Multiple choice questions
Siegmund slay with a blow so savage "that it slit
the creature/ Through, pieced its flesh and pinned
it to a wall"?
B. What, other than human flesh, does the attacker
from Herot?
C. In addition to the eight steed with golden bridles,
what important piece of riding equipment does
Hrothgar give to Beowulf?
D. Why were no Geats slain in the assault to avenge
the death of Grendel?
E. What body part does Beowulf rip from Grendel's
body, and where in Herot is that body part hung for
display?

1. How many Geats in all did Beowulf choose to accompany him on his mission to aid Hrothgar?

a. 14 + Beowulf
b. They were not there
c. 13 soldiers
d. 1 stays, but end up fighting
2. How many Geats did Grendel kill on his visit to Herot in Chapter 11?

a. 30

b. 14 + Beowulf

c. He never kill anyone

 d. 50

3. How did Herdred, King of Greats killed?

a. a ship with treasure

b. God

c. his brother

d. in battle

4. Who did Beowulf give virtually all of Hrothgar's presents to?

a. Higlac

b. his own hand

c. a necklace

d. his brother

5. The only thing the mighty Herot was not built to withstand was?

a. Treasure

b. Fire

c. Giants

d. Mead

Part 4: True/False questions. Circle your answer.

1. Who decided to avenge the death of Grendel? → His cousin

True
False

2. How many dances did Grendel’s mother actually kill? → 1

True
False

3. Where did the dragon mortally wound Beowulf? → In the head

True
False

4. Which one of Hrethel's son's was tragically killed in a hunting accident? → Herbald
True
False

5. Where was King Shild placed in when he dies? → A Mead Hall

True
False
 Answer key
5 Written questions
1. What specifically happens to Beowulf shield and sword when he faces the dragon?

Answer: The shield melts and the sword breaks

2. What item of jewelry does Beowulf give to Higd?

A necklace

3. What specific item has been stolen from the dragon's hoard?

THE ANSWER

A cup/goblet

4. True or False: Beowulf was revered and honored by the Geats from the time of his birth.

THE ANSWER

False

5. How many of Hrothgar's men does the monster kill in just one night?

THE ANSWER

30

5 Matching questions
1. A fire-breathing dragon
CORRECT
A. What mythical creature does the legendary Siegmund slay with a blow so savage "that it slit the creature/ Through,
pieced its flesh and pinned it to a wall"?

2. The arm; the rafter

THE ANSWER

E. What body part does Beowulf rip from Grendel's body, and where in Herot is that body part hung for display?

3. A saddle/ a helmet

CORRECT

C. In addition to the eight steed with golden bridles, what important piece of riding equipment does Hrothgar give to
Beowulf>

4. They were not there

CORRECT

D. Why were no Geats slain in the assault to avenge the death of Grendel?

5. Grendel's arm

THE ANSWER

B. What, other than human flesh, does the attacker from Herot?
 5 Multiple choice questions
1. How many Geats in all does Beowulf choose to accompany him on his mission to aid Hrothgar?
CORRECT
14 + Beowulf

2. How many Geats does Grendel kill on his visit to Herot in Chapter 11?
THE ANSWER
1

3. How is Herdred, King of the Geats killed?

THE ANSWER
In battle

4. Who does Beowulf give virtually all of Hrothgar's presents to?

CORRECT
Higlac

5. The only thing the might Herot was not built to withstand was
THE ANSWER
Fire

5 True/False questions
1. Who decides to avenge the death of Grendel? → His neck
THE ANSWER
False
It should be → Grendel's Mother

2. How many Dances does Grendel's mother actually kill? → 1

THE ANSWER

True

3. Where does the dragon mortally wound Beowulf? → His brother

It should be → His neck

4. Which one of Hrethel's son's was tragically killed in a hunting accident? → Herbald

CORRECT

True

5. What is King Shild placed in when he dies? → A Mead Hall

THE ANSWER

False

It should be → A ship with treasure