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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hrothgar give Beowulf that is so tough no steel can cleave it?
(a) A suit of armor.
(b) A plated helmet.
(c) Shin guards.
(d) A shield.

2. What does Beowulf ask Wiglaf to bring to him before he dies?
(a) His warriors.
(b) The dragon's treasure.
(c) His son.
(d) The dragon's head.

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

4. What are Hrothgar and his warriors doing when Grendel first enters Heorot?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Arguing.
(c) Feasting.
(d) Sleeping.

5. Who stays awake waiting for Grendel while the other warriors sleep in the hall?
(a) Beowulf.
(b) Hrothgar.
(c) Unferth.
(d) Grendel's mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Beowulf's family name?

2. According to Beowulf, in the story of his swimming competition with Breca, who cried out for help?

3. What kind of man is Unferth described as being?

4. Who is Hrothgar?

5. How many men does it take to carry Grendel's head?

(see the answer key)

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