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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who stays at the lake after the Danes leave?
(a) Hrothgar.
(b) Unferth.
(c) Beowulf's comrades.
(d) Grendel.

2. As Beowulf prepares to leave Denmark, what does Hrothgar do "as if his heart would break?"
(a) Sings.
(b) Helps Beowulf load his possessions.
(c) Weeps.
(d) Watches the ships sail away.

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

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

5. How does Grendel enter the hall?
(a) By sneaking quietly through the window.
(b) By ripping the door off.
(c) By quietly opening the door.
(d) Through the roof.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the banner Hrothgar gives Beowulf?

2. Who does Beowulf will his sword to in case of his death?

3. After Beowulf's sword fails to kill Grendel's mother, what does he use to try to fight her?

4. What instruments are playing as the Queen enters the hall?

5. How tall is Grendel?

(see the answer key)

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