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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

3. How many men did Beowulf bring with him to Denmark?
(a) 13.
(b) 5.
(c) 14.
(d) 50.

4. According to Beowulf, who was the first ashore in the swimming match with Breca?
(a) A whale.
(b) Beowulf.
(c) It was a tie.
(d) Breca.

5. Who does Beowulf will his sword to in case of his death?
(a) Unferth.
(b) Wulfgar.
(c) His warriors.
(d) Hrothgar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who meets Beowulf and his men when they reach Denmark?

2. What does Grendel want to do when he is first confronted by Beowulf?

3. How does Hrothgar kill the first monster at the Grendel lake?

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

5. Who promises to come with "a thousand spears and a thousand shields" if the other should be attacked?

(see the answer key)

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