Beowulf Chapter 3 Quiz
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What does Beowulf boast to do when he returns to his homeland?

  • Seek help from neighboring kingdoms
  • Rebuild the kingdom from scratch
  • Surrender to the monster
  • Defeat the terror seizing the Geats’ kingdom single-handedly (correct)

    • Why does Beowulf decide to fight the monster using weapons instead of using his bare hands?

  • He wants to prove his skill in using weapons
  • The monster is too powerful to be fought bare-handed
  • He fears he might not be able to defeat the monster with bare hands (correct)
  • He believes it is dishonorable to fight with bare hands

    • What does Beowulf request to be built after he dies, and why is it important?

  • A monument, to remind future generations of his heroic deeds
  • A castle, to protect his people from future threats
  • A ship, to symbolize his journey to the afterlife (correct)
  • A shrine, to honor his memory and bravery

    • Where were Beowulf’s ashes placed after his death?

    <p>Scattered in the sea with the ship he requested to be built</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Beowulf decide to fight the monster using weapons instead of using his bare hands like when he fought Grendel?

    <p>He believed the monster was more powerful than Grendel and required a different approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when Beowulf stabs the monster with his sword?

    <p>The sword becomes stuck in the monster's tough skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Beowulf request to be built after he dies, and why is it important?

    <p>A memorial statue to honor his bravery and inspire future generations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where were Beowulf’s ashes placed after his death?

    <p>In a great burial mound overlooking the sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

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