Froggy Jumps Themes in BeowulfOnline version Answer the questions correctly about themes in the poem and receive the password to unlock the next task by Jaclyn Daniels 1 When Beowulf first arrives at Heorot, how does he assure Hrothgar he can kill Grendel? a He boasts of his past deeds b He displays his sword work c He has his followers vouch for him 2 Why does the poet talk repeatedly about treasures being given to warriors? a To reinforce the ideas that doing good things will earn you good rewards b To prove to his followers how rich he has become in his life c To bribe people to stay in Heorot and serve him, despite the danger of Grendel 3 If you had to develop a theme for the Battle with Grendel section, which would you choose? a Good will always overcome evil b Neglected people will do bad things to others c Heorot is symbolic of a heart 4 If you had to develop a theme for the battle with Grendel's mother section, which would you choose? a Seeking revenge will always end up poorly for the vengeful b In a man's world, women's behavior must be punished c Supernatural abilities will always win in a fight. 5 If you had to develop a theme for the Beowulf and the Dragon section, which would you choose? a Even the bravest heroes need help from their friends b No good deed goes unpunished c Traitors will always receive justice in the end 6 All the other soldiers desert Beowulf in his time of need except Wiglaf. What theme does his action reinforce? a Loyalty will be rewarded b Fear is a powerful motivator c Heroism eventually dies out
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