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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Beowulf and his men reach Heorot, what are they heavy with?
(a) Gifts for the King.
(b) Gold.
(c) Too much food.
(d) Weariness.

3. Who meets Beowulf and his men when they reach Denmark?
(a) The watchman.
(b) Unferth.
(c) Grendel.
(d) The Queen.

4. Where does Beowulf say he and his men are from?
(a) Germany.
(b) Denmark.
(c) England.
(d) Sweden.

5. According to Beowulf, what did he and Breca giddily plunge into the water to do?
(a) Swim to the far shore.
(b) Impress the maidens.
(c) Battle monster whales.
(d) Cool off.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the Queen give Beowulf and his men to drink?

3. According to Beowulf, in the story of his swimming competition with Breca, who cried out for help?

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

5. Who do the Danes honor the one man in Beowulf's party who was killed by Grendel?

(see the answer key)

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