1. How does Beowulf speak about his youth? What kinds of activities did he enjoy? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
2. What visual components does the author use to illustrate Beowulf's
heroism and might? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
3. The King says he has never "left the hall of great Danes for any man to
keep." What can you infer about his feelings toward his kingdom? Use
evidence from the text to support your answer.
4. Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word valorous as it is
used in Beowulf. Write your definition of valorous here, along with those
words or phrases from the text that helped
most. Then check a dictionary
to confirm your understanding.
5. What is the meaning of the word devour as it is used in the text? Write
your best definition here, along with a brief explanation of how you arrived
at its meaning.