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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who leaves Hrothgar's hall unimpressed by the blind man's words in Chapter 3?
(a) Unferth.
(b) Hrothgar.
(c) The old Shaper.
(d) Hrothulf.

2. Where does Grendel sit to watch the mens' activities?
(a) The circle of gods.
(b) The dragon's cave.
(c) The eaves of the forest.
(d) The top of Hrothgar's hall.

3. Who do the priests ask the gods to deliver them from in Chapter 9?
(a) Hygmod.
(b) Grendel.
(c) Beowulf.
(d) Ingeld.

4. What does Grendel call Unferth in Chapter 6?
(a) A baby.
(b) A poor jangler.
(c) A girl.
(d) A coward.

5. What do the people sacrifice to the god statues?
(a) A calf.
(b) A virgin.
(c) A child.
(d) An ox.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the village children make in the snow in Chapter 9?

2. In Chapter 6, what does Unferth say he will do since Grendel refuse to kill him?

3. What does Grendel throw at Unferth in Chapter 6?

4. What does Grendel do with Unferth when he comes to the cave?

5. What time of year is it when Grendel begins his war with Hrothgar?

(see the answer key)

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