10. What is Beowulf smain motivation for fighting the dragon? D. It is stolen by another warrior A. To protect his people F. To earn more treasure B. To regain his youth C. It is lost in the dragon's hoard 1. How does Beowulf finally defeat the dragon? D. To prove his strength one last time A. He crushes its head with his shield C. He beheads it with a giant's sword B. He and Wiglaf together mortally wound it D. He sets it on fire 72. What happens to Beowulf during the battle with the dragon? A. He is mortally wounded by the dragon's bite B. He emerges unscathed C. He is blinded by the dragon's fire D. He is poisoned by the dragon's tail 73. How does Beowulf respond to his impending death? A. He becomes afraid C. He regrets fighting the dragon B. He accepts it with dignity and pride D. He curses the dragon 74. What does Beowulf ask Wiglaf to do before he dies? A. Take over as king of the Geats B. Burn the dragon's hoard C. Build a barrow in his honor D. Slay the dragon alone 75. What does Beow ulf give to Wiglaf before he dies? A. His sword and armor B. His crown C. The treasure he earned D. His dragon-slaying shield 76. What is the reaction of Beowull's other men during the battle with the dragon? A. They flee in fear B. They join Wiglaf in the fight C. They cheer Beowulf on from a distance D. They wait until the battle is over 77. How is Beowulf's funeral described? A. It is grand and filled with treasure B. It is a simple and somber affair C. It is a burning ship sent out to sea D. It is delayed due to a lack of warriors 78. What is done with the dragon's hoard after the battle? A. It is buried with Beowulf B. It is given to Wiglaf C. It is distributed among Beowulf's warriors D. It is left in the dragon's lair 79. What does Wiglaf say about the warriors who abandoned Beowull during the battle? A. He forgives them B. He banishes them from the kingdom C. He predicts that they will be disgraced D. He does not comment on their actions 80. What does Beowulf's death symbolize? A. The end of the Geats' prosperity B. The beginning of a new age C. The eternal nature of heroism D. The inevitability of death 81. Why does Beowulf believe fate played a role in his death? A. He was fated to die in battle B. He had defied fate too many times C. He was fated to meet his end as a king D. He believed in the will of the gods 82. What are the Geats afraid of after Beowulf's death? A. Being attacked by neighboring tribes B. Losing their treasure C. A new dragon appearing D. Wiglaf's leadership 83. Why does Beowu If insist on fighting the dragon alone? B. He believes it is his duty as king A. He wants all the glory for himself D. He thinks the dragon is too weak to defeat him C. He wants to protect Wiglaf