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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 Wiglaf do to the chosen warriors after Beowulf's death?
(a) Commends them for a good fight.
(b) Kills them.
(c) Rewards them with treasure.
(d) Banishes them.

2. What does Beowulf tell his warriors to do at the headland as he prepares for battle with the dragon?
(a) Hold back and watch.
(b) Shoot arrows at the dragon.
(c) Follow him.
(d) Pray for him.

3. How many men does it take to carry Grendel's head?
(a) 6.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 8.

4. Who is Wiglaf?
(a) A close kinsman of Beowulf.
(b) The dragon's child.
(c) Beowulf's son.
(d) The dragon.

5. What is the Grendel lake lined with?
(a) Mountains.
(b) Tall grasses.
(c) Fierce dragons.
(d) Trees.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Beowulf blows his horn, what rises up out of the Grendel lake?

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

3. How many warriors ride around the mound praising Beowulf?

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

5. What does Beowulf say that even kings must bow to?

(see the answer key)

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