Question

question 14 (1 point)
leadership in beowulf is shown to be most effective when a ruler:
o a acts selfishly for personal glory
b maintains strength, wisdom, and protects the people
o c avoids conflict and lets others fight for them
o d relies entirely on supernatural strength

question 15 (1 point)
heroism in beowulf often involves:
o a achieving personal glory without concern for others
b accepting risk for the benefit of the community
o c avoiding moral dilemmas
o d defeating only minor threats

Explanation:

In Beowulf, a ruler's effectiveness is tied to qualities like strength, wisdom, and protecting the people. This aligns with the epic's values. For heroism, it involves accepting risk for the community, as Beowulf's deeds (e.g., fighting monsters to save the Danes) show self - sacrifice for the greater good.

Answer:

Question 14: B. Maintains strength, wisdom, and protects the people
Question 15: B. Accepting risk for the benefit of the community