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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how many years had Grendel plagued Hrothgar?
(a) 50 years.
(b) 12 years.
(c) 9 years.
(d) 3 years.

2. What does Beowulf say his spears are made of?
(a) Maple.
(b) Ashwood.
(c) Steel.
(d) Oak.

3. What kind of boat to Beowulf and his men sail away from Denmark in?
(a) A canoe with many oars.
(b) A swan boat.
(c) A tern boat.
(d) A pirate ship.

4. Who does Unferth claim Beowulf lost a swimming match to?
(a) Hrothgar.
(b) Breca.
(c) Unferth.
(d) Wulfgar.

5. How does Beowulf kill Grendel's mother?
(a) He cuts off her head.
(b) He strangles her.
(c) He stabs her through the heart.
(d) He throws her to the sea serpents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Grendel lake lined with?

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

3. What are Hrothgar and his warriors doing when Grendel first enters Heorot?

4. How many men did Beowulf bring with him to Denmark?

5. How tall is Grendel?

(see the answer key)

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