Beowulf's Reign
The kingdom Beowulf ruled over
What is Geatland or Sweden
The dragon guards this
What is rich treasure hidden in ancient days?
A young warrior loyal to Beowulf
Who is Wiglaf?
The weapon Beowulf uses against the dragon
What Beowulf requests before he dies
The length of Beowulf's reign
What is 50 winters or 50 years?
The dragon’s initial reaction to the treasure being taken.
What is the dragon became enraged and sought vengeance?
Why Wiglaf helps Beowulf
What is he is loyal?
What happens to Beowulf’s sword during the battle?
What is: it snaps in two.
Wiglaf's response to the cowards
What is he vows to strip them of their lands and gifts
The event that marked the start of Beowulf's troubles at home
What is the dragon began to ravage Beowulf's country?
The dragon's method of destruction
What is vomiting hot coals or setting houses on fire?
What Wiglaf remembers when he joins the fight and what he says to the coward warriors
What is the promises made to help their lord in times of need?
How Beowulf ultimately defeats the dragon
What is with Wiglaf's help, he strikes the dragon with a dagger.
How the people honor Beowulf after his death?
What is they mourn him and build a burial mound?
The dragon’s dwelling place
What is a cave or lair?
The emotions the dragon shows regarding the treasure
What is greed?
Wiglaf's actions during the battle
What is he bravely aids Beowulf and fights the dragon
Beowulf’s fate after the battle?
What is he is mortally wounded and dies?
The last words of Beowulf are about this
What is a reflection on his life and a request for his treasures to be shared?
This signifies Beowulf's wisdom as a king
What is he ruled wisely and well for fifty years?
The dragon's lair represents this.
What is greed or hidden wealth?
This is what Wiglaf is known for
What is unlike the others, Wiglaf stays and fights instead of fleeing.
The reason Beowulf's death is significant for Geatland
What is it marks the end of an era and the loss of a great king.
How Beowulf's burial reflects his character
What is it symbolizes his heroism and the legacy he leaves behind.