Philippine College Foundation
Creative Writing
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Part 1: Written questions
1. What specifically happens to Beowulf shield and sword when he faces the dragon?
2. What item of jewelry did Beowulf give to Higd?
3. What specific item has been stolen from the dragon's hoard?
4. True or False: Beowulf was revered and honored by the Geats from the time of his birth.
5. How many of Hrothgar's men did the monster kill in just one night?
Part 2: Matching type
____1. A fire-breathing dragon A. What mythical creature does the legendary
Siegmund slay with a blow so savage "that it slit
the creature/ Through, pieced its flesh and pinned
it to a wall"?
____2. The arm; the after B. What, other than human flesh, does the attacker
from Herot?
____3. A saddle/ a helmet C. In addition to the eight steed with golden bridles,
what important piece of riding equipment does
Hrothgar give to Beowulf?
____4. They were not there D. Why were no Geats slain in the assault to avenge
the death of Grendel?
____5. Grende’s arm E. What body part does Beowulf rip from Grendel's
body, and where in Herot is that body part hung for
display?
Part 3: Multiple choice questions
1. How many Geats in all did Beowulf choose to accompany him on his mission to aid Hrothgar?
a. 14 + Beowulf
b. They were not there
c. 13 soldiers
d. 1 stays, but end up fighting
2. How many Geats did Grendel kill on his visit to Herot in Chapter 11?
a. 30
b. 14 + Beowulf
c. He never kill anyone
d. 50
3. How did Herdred, King of Greats killed?
a. a ship with treasure
b. God
c. his brother
d. in battle
4. Who did Beowulf give virtually all of Hrothgar's presents to?
a. Higlac
b. his own hand
c. a necklace
d. his brother
5. The only thing the mighty Herot was not built to withstand was?
a. Treasure
b. Fire
c. Giants
d. Mead
Part 4: True/False questions. Circle your answer.
1. Who decided to avenge the death of Grendel? → His cousin
True
False
2. How many dances did Grendel’s mother actually kill? → 1
True
False
3. Where did the dragon mortally wound Beowulf? → In the head
True
False
4. Which one of Hrethel's son's was tragically killed in a hunting accident? → Herbald
True
False
5. Where was King Shild placed in when he dies? → A Mead Hall
True
False
Answer key
5 Written questions
1. What specifically happens to Beowulf shield and sword when he faces the dragon?
Answer: The shield melts and the sword breaks
2. What item of jewelry does Beowulf give to Higd?
A necklace
3. What specific item has been stolen from the dragon's hoard?
THE ANSWER
A cup/goblet
4. True or False: Beowulf was revered and honored by the Geats from the time of his birth.
THE ANSWER
False
5. How many of Hrothgar's men does the monster kill in just one night?
THE ANSWER
30
5 Matching questions
1. A fire-breathing dragon
CORRECT
A. What mythical creature does the legendary Siegmund slay with a blow so savage "that it slit the creature/ Through,
pieced its flesh and pinned it to a wall"?
2. The arm; the rafter
THE ANSWER
E. What body part does Beowulf rip from Grendel's body, and where in Herot is that body part hung for display?
3. A saddle/ a helmet
CORRECT
C. In addition to the eight steed with golden bridles, what important piece of riding equipment does Hrothgar give to
Beowulf>
4. They were not there
CORRECT
D. Why were no Geats slain in the assault to avenge the death of Grendel?
5. Grendel's arm
THE ANSWER
B. What, other than human flesh, does the attacker from Herot?
5 Multiple choice questions
1. How many Geats in all does Beowulf choose to accompany him on his mission to aid Hrothgar?
CORRECT
14 + Beowulf
2. How many Geats does Grendel kill on his visit to Herot in Chapter 11?
THE ANSWER
1
3. How is Herdred, King of the Geats killed?
THE ANSWER
In battle
4. Who does Beowulf give virtually all of Hrothgar's presents to?
CORRECT
Higlac
5. The only thing the might Herot was not built to withstand was
THE ANSWER
Fire
5 True/False questions
1. Who decides to avenge the death of Grendel? → His neck
THE ANSWER
False
It should be → Grendel's Mother
2. How many Dances does Grendel's mother actually kill? → 1
THE ANSWER
True
3. Where does the dragon mortally wound Beowulf? → His brother
It should be → His neck
4. Which one of Hrethel's son's was tragically killed in a hunting accident? → Herbald
CORRECT
True
5. What is King Shild placed in when he dies? → A Mead Hall
THE ANSWER
False
It should be → A ship with treasure
