Question
Beowulf: I am Beowulf, son of Ecgtheow. I have come to destroy the demon of Grendel.
1st poet: The captain was immediately impressed with Beowulf’s quiet strength and confident demeanor.
Captain: Grendel has slaughtered many men and fear has paralyzed the kingdom. Allow me to warn you in advance: If you plan to confront the creature, don’t expect to return to your home, for surely Grendel will kill you and all your men. If you have any brains at all, you will go aboard your ship again and return home.
Which topics are discussed in this passage? Select the two correct answers.
A. Evil
B. Sailing
C. Monarchies
D. Courage
1st poet: The captain was immediately impressed with Beowulf’s quiet strength and confident demeanor.
Captain: Grendel has slaughtered many men and fear has paralyzed the kingdom. Allow me to warn you in advance: If you plan to confront the creature, don’t expect to return to your home, for surely Grendel will kill you and all your men. If you have any brains at all, you will go aboard your ship again and return home.
Which topics are discussed in this passage? Select the two correct answers.
A. Evil
B. Sailing
C. Monarchies
D. Courage
Answers
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The two correct answers discussed in this passage are:
A. Evil
D. Courage
The passage addresses the evil represented by Grendel, as well as Beowulf's courage in confronting this fearsome creature despite the warnings of the captain.
A. Evil
D. Courage
The passage addresses the evil represented by Grendel, as well as Beowulf's courage in confronting this fearsome creature despite the warnings of the captain.