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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 do with his "grisly trophy" of Grendel's defeat?
(a) Throws it in the fire.
(b) Throws it to the dogs.
(c) Nails it to the wall.
(d) Cooks and eats it.

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

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

4. What are Grendel's arms described as being like?
(a) Bands of steel.
(b) A hairy gorilla's.
(c) A mighty king's.
(d) Tree trunks.

5. How does Grendel enter the hall?
(a) By sneaking quietly through the window.
(b) By quietly opening the door.
(c) Through the roof.
(d) By ripping the door off.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Wulfgar?

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

4. Who is Hrothgar?

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

(see the answer key)

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