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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many men did Beowulf bring with him to Denmark?
(a) 50.
(b) 5.
(c) 13.
(d) 14.

2. What did Beowulf and his men cross on their way to Heorot?
(a) The Red Sea.
(b) The Jordan River.
(c) The Pacific Ocean.
(d) The Baltic Sea.

3. What does Beowulf do when he sees Grendel's body in the lair?
(a) Weeps.
(b) Leaves the body untouched.
(c) Cuts off Grendel's head.
(d) Burns the body.

4. What happens to the blade of the tremendous sword found in the lair?
(a) It shatters.
(b) Nothing.
(c) It cracks.
(d) It melts.

5. Who did Hrothgar give golden rings and bracelets to?
(a) His followers.
(b) Grendel's mother.
(c) His wife.
(d) Grendel.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Beowulf reaches the bank of the lake, what does he do?

2. What does Wiglaf do when he sees Beowulf faltering in his fight with the dragon?

3. What does the wound Beowulf receives from the dragon do?

4. When Beowulf enters Heorot, what two things does he present to Hrothgar?

5. What does Grendel do with the men he takes from Heorot?

(see the answer key)

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