What awakens the dragon later in the poem?
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Correct answer: A thief stealing a cup from its hoard
The dragon is awakened when a fugitive slave steals a cup from its treasure hoard. This act disrupts the dragon's centuries-long guardianship and triggers its devastating revenge on the Geats.
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