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What does Beowulf boast to do when he returns to his homeland?
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?
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?
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?
Where were Beowulf’s ashes placed after his death?
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Why does Beowulf decide to fight the monster using weapons instead of using his bare hands like when he fought Grendel?
Why does Beowulf decide to fight the monster using weapons instead of using his bare hands like when he fought Grendel?
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What happens when Beowulf stabs the monster with his sword?
What happens when Beowulf stabs the monster with his sword?
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What does Beowulf request to be built after he dies, and why is it important?
What does Beowulf request to be built after he dies, and why is it important?
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Where were Beowulf’s ashes placed after his death?
Where were Beowulf’s ashes placed after his death?
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