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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Beowulf blows his horn, what rises up out of the Grendel lake?
(a) Grendel's mother.
(b) Sea devils.
(c) Grendel.
(d) Fish.

2. As Beowulf and his men march to Heorot, what glares from their helmets?
(a) A lion's head.
(b) A boar's head.
(c) A wolf's head.
(d) A stag's head.

3. What does Grendel's mother take off the wall in the hall?
(a) Tapestries.
(b) An axe.
(c) A sword.
(d) Grendel's arm.

4. What saves Beowulf's life from Grendel's mother's near-fatal attack?
(a) A shield.
(b) His mailcoat.
(c) His warriors.
(d) Hrunting.

5. What promise does Hrothgar make to Beowulf after Grendel's mother is defeated?
(a) He promises his daughter to Beowulf as his wife.
(b) He promises him a great treasure.
(c) He promises to leave the throne to Beowulf.
(d) He promises friendship and trade with Beowulf's people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of boat to Beowulf and his men sail away from Denmark in?

2. According to Beowulf, in the story of his swimming competition with Breca, who cried out for help?

3. What color is the banner Hrothgar gives Beowulf?

4. How long does Unferth say Beowulf wallowed at sea?

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

(see the answer key)

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