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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Beowulf say that even kings must bow to?
(a) Other kings.
(b) A dragon.
(c) Fate.
(d) God.

2. What towered "high to reach heaven" and "strong to withstand the buffet of war?"
(a) Grendel.
(b) The Catholic Church.
(c) Beowulf.
(d) Heorot.

3. What does Beowulf command be made to fight the dragon?
(a) An iron shield.
(b) A mighty sword.
(c) A suit of armor.
(d) 100 spears.

4. When the dragon comes out of its den spitting fire, what encircles Beowulf?
(a) Smoke and fire.
(b) His warriors.
(c) Magic.
(d) Angels.

5. What instruments are playing as the Queen enters the hall?
(a) Flutes.
(b) Trumpets.
(c) Harps.
(d) Drums.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what point does Beowulf decide to enter the lake to search for Grendel's mother?

2. What do most of Beowulf's warriors do when they see he is losing the battle with the dragon?

3. What does Wiglaf do to the chosen warriors after Beowulf's death?

4. What does Hrothgar give Beowulf that is so tough no steel can cleave it?

5. Who is Hrothgar?

(see the answer key)

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