Question

After defeating Grendel and his mother, Beowulf returns to Geat land where he rules as _______for over ____ years. Now Beowulf, an old man, must fight a ____________

a) King; 50; New enemy

b) Hero; 20; Dragon

c) Warrior; 30; Giant

d) Conqueror; 100; Ghost

Answer 1

Beowulf becomes king and rules Geatland for 50 years before facing his final challenge, a dragon.

Step-by-step explanation:

After defeating Grendel and his mother, Beowulf returns to Geatland where he rules as king for over 50 years. Now Beowulf, an old man, must fight a dragon. The correct answer is a) King; 50; New enemy, with 'New enemy' understood to be the dragon he faces in his later years.

This legendary tale comes from an epic old English poem that recounts the adventures of Beowulf. After his rule as a wise and prosperous king, he faces his final challenge against the dragon but pays with his life in the process.