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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ominous feeling does Grendel have?
(a) That Unferth will die soon.
(b) That Hrothgar will die soon.
(c) That something is coming.
(d) That he will die soon.

2. What changes in the spring between the clans of men?
(a) They plant crops together.
(b) They build one main hall.
(c) They sign a truce.
(d) They begin warring.

3. Who is the thane who boldly opposes Grendel?
(a) Beowulf.
(b) Ecgtheow.
(c) Hrothulf.
(d) Unferth.

4. What can no longer harm Grendel after his visit with the dragon?
(a) The firesnakes.
(b) Other animals.
(c) Weapons.
(d) Fire.

5. What does Grendel call the words of the blind man in Chapter 3?
(a) Lies.
(b) Poetry.
(c) Truth.
(d) Beautiful songs.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many tribes does Hrothgar make treaties with?

2. In Chapter 6, Who is the first to realize Grendel can talk?

3. What did Hrothgar build on his hill out of stone?

4. What does Grendel ultimately do to the outlawed men?

5. Where does Grendel sit to watch the mens' activities?

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