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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many men did Beowulf bring with him to Denmark?
(a) 14.
(b) 50.
(c) 13.
(d) 5.

2. What color is the banner Hrothgar gives Beowulf?
(a) Green.
(b) Gold.
(c) Red.
(d) Silver.

3. What is the name of Hrothgar's queen?
(a) Grendel.
(b) Greta.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Wealhtheow.

4. What does Beowulf do with his "grisly trophy" of Grendel's defeat?
(a) Nails it to the wall.
(b) Throws it in the fire.
(c) Throws it to the dogs.
(d) Cooks and eats it.

5. What happens to the blade of the tremendous sword found in the lair?
(a) It shatters.
(b) It cracks.
(c) It melts.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Beowulf's sword fails to kill Grendel's mother, what does he use to try to fight her?

2. Who did Hrothgar give golden rings and bracelets to?

3. What does Grendel want to do when he is first confronted by Beowulf?

4. When does Hrothgar say he previously knew Beowulf?

5. Who does Grendel's mother kill during the night?

(see the answer key)

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