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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Beowulf reaches the bank of the lake, what does he do?

2. What does Grendel's mother take off the wall in the hall?

3. Who does Beowulf will his sword to in case of his death?

4. Who is to receive Beowulf's treasure if he dies?

5. What is the Grendel lake lined with?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After the defeat of the dragon, Beowulf's people are left in despair at the loss of their king rather than joyous at the defeat of the dragon. What do you think this reaction symbolizes?

Essay Topic 2

Hrothgar serves to magnify Beowulf's heroism. In what ways does he do this? What are the aspects of his personality or the actions he takes that show the reader how truly heroic Beowulf is?

Essay Topic 3

What makes Beowulf an archetypal hero? What characteristics does he possess? What are some of the things he does that show he is a hero?

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