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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Beowulf kill Grendel's mother?
(a) He strangles her.
(b) He cuts off her head.
(c) He stabs her through the heart.
(d) He throws her to the sea serpents.

2. Who promises to come with "a thousand spears and a thousand shields" if the other should be attacked?
(a) Wiglaf makes this promise to Beowulf.
(b) Beowulf makes this promise to Wiglaf.
(c) Hrothgar makes this promise to Beowulf.
(d) Beowulf makes this promise to Hrothgar.

3. How many men does it take to carry Grendel's head?
(a) 8.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 2.

4. What does Wiglaf have done with the dragon's body?
(a) He has it tossed into the sea.
(b) He has it cut to pieces.
(c) He has it stuffed for the great hall.
(d) He has it burned.

5. How does Beowulf wish he could fight the dragon?
(a) With Hrunting.
(b) With his bare hands as he fought Grendel.
(c) He doesn't wish to fight at all.
(d) With the giant's sword.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is to receive Beowulf's treasure if he dies?

2. What does Beowulf do with his "grisly trophy" of Grendel's defeat?

3. Where does Beowulf say his funeral fire is to be?

4. During their swimming competition, what separated Beowulf and Breca?

5. What does Grendel's mother use to try to kill Beowulf?

(see the answer key)

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