View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Grendel's defeat, what do the Danes decorate the hall with?
(a) Pictures of Beowulf.
(b) Dragon scales.
(c) Tapestries depicting the battle.
(d) Golden embroidery.

2. How many horses does Hrothgar give Beowulf and his men?
(a) 3.
(b) 15.
(c) 19.
(d) 8.

3. How does Hrothgar describe the Grendel lake?
(a) Weird and evil.
(b) Ominous and dark.
(c) Chilling.
(d) Falsely beautiful.

4. What is the Grendel lake lined with?
(a) Tall grasses.
(b) Mountains.
(c) Fierce dragons.
(d) Trees.

5. What does Hrothgar vow to treat Beowulf like after Grendel's defeat?
(a) A general.
(b) His brother.
(c) A king.
(d) His son.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Unferth say Beowulf wallowed at sea?

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

3. What promise does Hrothgar make to Beowulf after Grendel's mother is defeated?

4. According to Beowulf, what did he and Breca giddily plunge into the water to do?

5. Where does Beowulf say he and his men are from?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 188 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample