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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time of year is it when Grendel begins his war with Hrothgar?
(a) Fall.
(b) Winter.
(c) Spring.
(d) Summer.

2. Where does the dragon live?
(a) A nest in the forest.
(b) Beneath the lake.
(c) In an abandoned hall.
(d) A cave in the mountains.

3. Grendel compares the ram to what?
(a) His mother.
(b) A slow-witted king.
(c) Himself.
(d) The Shaper.

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

5. At what time of day does Grendel wander outside?
(a) He never goes outside.
(b) Night.
(c) Morning.
(d) Mid-day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Chinaman keep caged?

2. What does the pool of firesnakes protect?

3. The dragon encourages Grendel to do what with his life?

4. Who is the woman that Grendel killed long ago?

5. What adjective does Grendel use to describe his war?

(see the answer key)

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