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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Wiglaf?
(a) The dragon's child.
(b) The dragon.
(c) A close kinsman of Beowulf.
(d) Beowulf's son.

2. What does Beowulf say that even kings must bow to?
(a) A dragon.
(b) Other kings.
(c) Fate.
(d) God.

3. Inside Grendel's mother's lair, what upholds the weight of the water?
(a) Stone walls.
(b) Magic.
(c) Huge serpents.
(d) Stout rafters.

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

5. For how many years had Grendel plagued Hrothgar?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 9 years.
(c) 12 years.
(d) 50 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Grendel's blood turns the lake red, what do Hrothgar and his men assume?

2. What does Beowulf use to save Wiglaf from the dragon?

3. What promise does Hrothgar make to Beowulf after Grendel's mother is defeated?

4. As Chapter 3 begins, how long has Beowulf reigned as king?

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

(see the answer key)

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