Question

Can someone try to help me with the last few questions on my English class due at midnight?? It's the last class I have to do in order to graduate!! Please!:(

Answer 1

What are the questions? :)

Answer 2

Read this passage from Beowulf.

then, saw the sage companions
who waited with Hrothgar, watching the flood,
that the tossing waters turbid grew,
blood-stained the mere. Old men together,
hoary-haired, of the hero spake;
the warrior would not, they weened, again,
proud of conquest, come to seek
their mighty master. To many it seemed
the wolf-of-the-waves had won his life.
The ninth hour came.

Which of these words best describes the effect this passage creates?
A.) Dullness
B.) Suspense
C.) Horror
D.) Sorrow

Answer 3

That's what I was thinking too (:

Answer 4

Read this passage from Beowulf, in which Wiglaf, one of Beowulf's men, speaks to his companions as Beowulf battles the dragon. Wiglaf then joins Beowulf and addresses him.
“I remember the time when, tasting the mead-cup,
We promised in the hall the lord of us all
Who gave us these ring-treasures, that this battle-equipment,
Swords and helmets, we’d certainly quite him,
Should need of such aid ever befall him:
How we have forfeited our liegelord’s confidence!
In the war-band he chose us for this journey spontaneously,
Stirred us to glory and gave me these jewels,
Since he held and esteemed us trust-worthy spearmen,
Hardy helm-bearers, though this hero-achievement
Our lord intended alone to accomplish,
Ward of his people, for most of achievements,
Doings audacious, he did among earth-folk.
Our lord is in sore need of us.
The day is now come when the ruler of earthmen
Needeth the vigor of valiant heroes:
Let us wend us towards him, the war-prince to succor,
While the heat yet rageth, horrible fire-fight.”
...
Through the bale-smoke he stalked then,
Went under helmet to the help of his chieftain,
Briefly discoursing: “Beowulf dear,
Perform thou all fully, as thou formerly saidst,
In thy youthful years, that while yet thou livedst
Thou wouldst let thine honor not ever be lessened.
Thy life thou shalt save, mighty in actions,
Atheling undaunted, with all of thy vigor;
The monster advances on them.
I’ll give thee assistance.”

Complete the following sentences based on your reading of the passage.

Answer 5

In his speech to his companions, Wiglaf (#1) Throughout this passage, Wiglaf is presented as (#2)
#1
A.) Encourages them not to give up hope
B.) Assures them the Beowulf can fight the dragon alone
C.) Urges them to remember their duty
D.) Rebukes them for questioning Beowulf's ability
#2
A.) A model of loyalty
B.) A flatterer
C.) An equal to Beowulf
D.) A hypocrite

Answer 6

http://www.shmoop.com/beowulf/lines-2397-2711-summary.html

You should find the answers in here.

Answer 7

Thank you!