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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is an adder?
(a) A singer.
(b) A snake.
(c) A fish.
(d) A tree.

2. Where does the sunken door lead to?
(a) A treasure cave.
(b) The outside.
(c) Into Hrothgar's hall.
(d) The dragon's lair.

3. What is the word used to denote the king's followers?
(a) Freonds.
(b) Vassals.
(c) Lords.
(d) Thanes.

4. What does Grendel discover after leaving the dragon?
(a) The dragon cursed him.
(b) The dragon gave him a jewel.
(c) He accidentally stole the dragon's gold.
(d) The dragon charmed him.

5. Grendel compares talking to what in Chapter 2?
(a) Power.
(b) Freedom.
(c) A coffin.
(d) Boredom.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, Unferth is accused of killing whom?

2. What threat, besides Grendel, does Hrothgar face?

3. Hygmod proposes a truce by what gesture in Chapter 10?

4. Who leaves Hrothgar's hall unimpressed by the blind man's words in Chapter 3?

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

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