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Who becomes king of the Geats in the final act of Beowulf?
Who becomes king of the Geats in the final act of Beowulf?
- Wiglaf
- Beowulf (correct)
- The slave
- Grendel
What mistake did the dragon make when attacking Beowulf's home?
What mistake did the dragon make when attacking Beowulf's home?
- It attacked during the daytime
- It spared Beowulf's home
- It underestimated Beowulf's power
- It completely destroyed Beowulf's home when Beowulf wasn't in it (correct)
What role did Wiglaf play in the battle with the dragon?
What role did Wiglaf play in the battle with the dragon?
- He stole the dragon's treasure
- He fled in terror
- He battled at Beowulf's side (correct)
- He awakened the dragon
What is significant about the Beowulf dragon in relation to European mythology?
What is significant about the Beowulf dragon in relation to European mythology?
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How is the dragon fight in Beowulf connected to J.R.R. Tolkien's work?
How is the dragon fight in Beowulf connected to J.R.R. Tolkien's work?
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