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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Hrothgar?
(a) The King of the Danes.
(b) The monster.
(c) The King of the Geats.
(d) Beowulf's brother.

3. What does Beowulf do when the celebration after Grendel's defeat ends?
(a) Sleeps.
(b) Makes sure his men are fed.
(c) Seeks an audience with the queen.
(d) Leaves immediately for the lair of Grendel's mother.

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

5. What does Beowulf call Unferth's claims against him?
(a) A fool's tongue wagging.
(b) A drunkard's tale.
(c) Utter lies.
(d) Hogwash.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Grendel hate the sound of?

2. Where does Beowulf say he and his men are from?

3. What are Grendel's arms described as being like?

4. How many horses does Hrothgar give Beowulf and his men?

5. Who is Wulfgar?

(see the answer key)

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