A. Grendel's corpse B. A hoard of treasure C. A giant's sword D. All of the above 54. Who waits by the water for Beowulf's return? A. His Geat warriors B. Hrothgar's men C. Both Geats and Danes D. Only Unferth 55. How long does it take Beowulf to reach the bottom of the mere? A. A few minutes B. Several hours C. One day D. A few seconds 56. What is the significance of the sword Beowulf finds in the lair? A. It was forged by dwarves B. It is a symbol of divine power C. It is too large for ordinary men to wield D. It belonged to Hrothgar's ancestors 57. How does Grendel!mother initially attack Beowulf? A. With claws B. With a dagger C. With a sword D. With fire 58. What protects Beowulf from Grendel's mother's attacks? A. His shield B. His armor C. His magical helmetD His strength 59. Why can Grendel's mother not harm Beowulf directly? A. He is wearing chainmail B. He is protected by a spell C. She is too weak D. She is afraid of him 60. What does Beowulf do with Grendel's head? B. He returns it to Heorot as a trophy A. He buries it D. He burns it C. He throws it into the sea 61. Why does Beowulf decide to fight the dragon? B. To protect his kingdom A. To gain more treasure C. To avenge a warrior's death D. For personal glory 62. How long has Beowulf ruled as king before the dragon threatens his kingdom? A. 10 years B. 25 years C. 50 years D. 100 years 63. What causes the dragon to awaken and become enraged? B. Beowulf challenges the dragon A. Someone steals a cup from its hoard D. The dragon is disturbed by warriors C. The dragon's treasure is destroyed 64. What does the dragon symbolize in Beowulf's final battle? C. Courage D. Youth B. Death and destruction A. Greed 65. What weapon does Beowulf initially use against the dragon? A. His bare hands B. A sword and shield D. A spear C. A bow and arrow 66. Why is Beowulf unable to defeat the dragon alone? B. He is too old and weak A. His weapons fail him D. His men betray him C. The dragon uses magic 67. Which of Beowulf's men stays by his side during the battle with the dragon? D. Hygelac C. Hrothgar A. Wiglaf B. Unferth 68. What does Wiglaf represent in the battle against the dragon? C. Weakness D. Greed B. Loyalty and courage 69. What happens to Beowulf's sword during the fight with the dragon? A. Betrayal B. It breaks A. It is enchanted and becomes more powerful