Question

read the passage from beowulf.
he joyed in the night - work,
in repute for prowess, the prince of the geatmen
for the east - danish people his boast had
accomplished,
bested their burdensome bale - sorrows fully,
the craft - begot evil they erstwhile had suffered
and were forced to endure from crushing oppression,
their manifold misery.
based on the passage, the reader can infer that

• the danes are eager for beowulfs departure.
• the danes are resentful of beowulfs bragging.
• beowulf is planning to continue being a warrior.
• beowulf is intending to become king of the danes.

Explanation:

The passage mentions Beowulf's prowess and his boast, while also describing the Danes' past suffering. There is no indication of Beowulf wanting to be king, planning to continue being a warrior, or the Danes being eager for his departure. The Danes' past hardships contrast with Beowulf's boasting, suggesting resentment.

Answer:

the Danes are resentful of Beowulf's bragging.