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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 reaches the bank of the lake, what does he do?
(a) Kisses the ground.
(b) Falls to the ground in exhaustion.
(c) Places Grendel's mother's head on a spear.
(d) Places Grendel's head on a spear.

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

3. How does Hrothgar kill the first monster at the Grendel lake?
(a) With his bare hands.
(b) With a rock.
(c) With his sword.
(d) With an arrow.

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

5. What wound does Beowulf inflict on Grendel?
(a) He cuts off Grendel's leg.
(b) He stabs Grendel through the heart with his sword.
(c) He rips Grendel's arm off.
(d) He chops Grendel's head off.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wiglaf do to the chosen warriors after Beowulf's death?

2. What does Beowulf command be made to fight the dragon?

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

4. What do most of Beowulf's warriors do when they see he is losing the battle with the dragon?

5. After Beowulf tells the story of himself and Breca, what does he call Unferth?

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