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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When does Hrothgar say he previously knew Beowulf?
(a) Never.
(b) When Beowulf was a child.
(c) When Beowulf was a soldier in his army.
(d) When Beowulf was an apprentice.

3. When Beowulf enters Heorot, what two things does he present to Hrothgar?
(a) A knife and a goblet.
(b) Jewels and gold.
(c) Grendel's head and the remains of the giant sword.
(d) Grendel's mother's head and her sword.

4. What does Beowulf do with his "grisly trophy" of Grendel's defeat?
(a) Throws it in the fire.
(b) Throws it to the dogs.
(c) Cooks and eats it.
(d) Nails it to the wall.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the banner Hrothgar gives Beowulf?

2. How tall is Grendel?

3. What happens to the blade of the tremendous sword found in the lair?

4. What instrument does the minstrel play while Beowulf and his men are in the hall?

5. Who does Unferth claim Beowulf lost a swimming match to?

(see the answer key)

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