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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many warriors does Beowulf take with him to the dragon's den?
(a) 8.
(b) 5.
(c) 25.
(d) 11.

3. What does Hrothgar vow to treat Beowulf like after Grendel's defeat?
(a) A king.
(b) A general.
(c) His brother.
(d) His son.

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

5. Who is Wulfgar?
(a) Hrothgar's son.
(b) Beowulf's kinsman.
(c) The King's herald.
(d) Grendel's son.

Short Answer Questions

1. What wound does Beowulf inflict on Grendel?

2. What does Beowulf tell his warriors to do at the headland as he prepares for battle with the dragon?

3. Who does Unferth claim Beowulf lost a swimming match to?

4. What is Hrunting?

5. What happens to the blade of the tremendous sword found in the lair?

(see the answer key)

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