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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who forged the tremendous sword that is in Grendel's mother's lair?
(a) Giants of olden time.
(b) Grendel.
(c) Magicians.
(d) Grendel's mother.

2. After Beowulf's sword fails to kill Grendel's mother, what does he use to try to fight her?
(a) An axe.
(b) Rocks.
(c) A rope.
(d) His bare hands.

3. How tall is Grendel?
(a) 12 feet tall.
(b) 20 feet tall.
(c) 7 feet tall.
(d) 9 feet tall.

4. What saves Beowulf's life from Grendel's mother's near-fatal attack?
(a) A shield.
(b) Hrunting.
(c) His mailcoat.
(d) His warriors.

5. Before battling Grendel's mother, what does Beowulf ask the King to do if he should die?
(a) Build him a monument.
(b) Look after his men.
(c) Promise to tell stories of his heroism.
(d) Send his men back to their homeland.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Hrothgar?

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

3. According to Beowulf, who was the first ashore in the swimming match with Breca?

4. Who stays awake waiting for Grendel while the other warriors sleep in the hall?

5. What does Beowulf do when he sees Grendel's body in the lair?

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