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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Grendel's defeat, what do the Danes decorate the hall with?
(a) Golden embroidery.
(b) Dragon scales.
(c) Tapestries depicting the battle.
(d) Pictures of Beowulf.

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

3. What kills Beowulf?
(a) Grendel.
(b) Wiglaf.
(c) Grendel's mother.
(d) Poison from the dragon's bite.

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

5. What does Wiglaf do when he sees Beowulf faltering in his fight with the dragon?
(a) Cries.
(b) Rushes to the dragon's aid.
(c) Runs away.
(d) Rushes to Beowulf's aid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Beowulf give Wiglaf before he dies?

2. How long is the dragon's body?

3. Before battling Grendel's mother, what does Beowulf ask the King to do if he should die?

4. What does Beowulf tell his warriors to do at the headland as he prepares for battle with the dragon?

5. Where does Beowulf say his funeral fire is to be?

(see the answer key)

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