Beowulf
Wiglaf
Misc.
Literary devices
Vocab
100

How did Beowulf die?

The dragon bit him in the neck and poisoned him.

100

What did Wiglaf do when everyone else left Beowulf?

stay to help.

100

What did the Geats practice?

Christianity

100

Gray-bearded lord of the Geats?

Who is Beowulf.

100

What is helm?

A helmet.

200

Who helped Beowulf defeat the dragon?

Wiglaf

200

What does Beowulf pass down to Wiglaf as he dies?

Beowulfs armor

200

What was the dragon hiding/laying on?

Gold and gems.

200

Limb from limb, But his breath will be burning...?

What is alliteration


200

What is mere?

A lake or marsh.

300

What did Beowulf tell Wiglaf when he was dying?

To bring silver, precious jewels and shining armor and gems

300

The memorial Beowulf wanted built.

A light house

300

Who was Beowulf going give his suit to?

His son if he had one.

300

Sometimes you have to risk things and make sacrifices to help people you care about?

What is theme.

300

what does Omens mean?

Signs believed to predict the future.

400

What did Beowulf reward Wiglaf?

His kingdom and for Wiglaf to become king.

400

What did Wiglaf sprinkle on Beowulf?

Water.

400

How long did the Geats have peace?

50 winters

400

Fire spitting terror?

What is the dragon.

400

What is a Sinew?

A tendon.

500

What did Beowulf wear while he was slaying the dragon?

Shield and a mail shirt.

500

What is Wiglafs fathers name?

Wexstan

500

What does Wiglaf carry as he stays by Beowulfs side?

He carries an ancient sword that belonged to Eanmund, a Swedish prince.

500

...had failed him, deserted him, now when he needed it Most, that excellent sword. Edgetho's Famous son stared at death?

What is the foreshadowing of Beowulf's death?

500

What does writhing mean?

Twisting or turning.