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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is to receive Beowulf's treasure if he dies?
(a) Hygelac.
(b) Unferth.
(c) Wulfgar.
(d) Hrothgar.

2. Who does Beowulf's guide tell him will meet them at Heorot?
(a) Hrothgar.
(b) Unferth.
(c) Wulfgar.
(d) Grendel.

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

4. When Grendel's blood turns the lake red, what do Hrothgar and his men assume?
(a) Beowulf has defeated the monster.
(b) The lake has grown fiery hot.
(c) All of the serpents have died.
(d) Beowulf is dead.

5. What promise does Hrothgar make to Beowulf after Grendel's mother is defeated?
(a) He promises his daughter to Beowulf as his wife.
(b) He promises him a great treasure.
(c) He promises friendship and trade with Beowulf's people.
(d) He promises to leave the throne to Beowulf.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Hrothgar?

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

3. What did Beowulf and his men cross on their way to Heorot?

4. How does Beowulf kill Grendel's mother?

5. What does Grendel hate the sound of?

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