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

2. According to Beowulf, who was the first ashore in the swimming match with Breca?
(a) A whale.
(b) Beowulf.
(c) Breca.
(d) It was a tie.

3. What saves Beowulf's life from Grendel's mother's near-fatal attack?
(a) A shield.
(b) His mailcoat.
(c) His warriors.
(d) Hrunting.

4. What kind of boat to Beowulf and his men sail away from Denmark in?
(a) A pirate ship.
(b) A canoe with many oars.
(c) A swan boat.
(d) A tern boat.

5. What does Hrothgar give Beowulf that is so tough no steel can cleave it?
(a) A suit of armor.
(b) A plated helmet.
(c) A shield.
(d) Shin guards.

Short Answer Questions

1. Inside Grendel's mother's lair, what upholds the weight of the water?

2. What promise does Hrothgar make to Beowulf after Grendel's mother is defeated?

3. When the dragon wakes, what is missing from his treasure?

4. What causes Beowulf to halt and call the dragon out to fight him?

5. Where does Beowulf say he and his men are from?

(see the answer key)

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