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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) Fate.
(c) God.
(d) A dragon.

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

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

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

5. What does Beowulf do when he sees Grendel's body in the lair?
(a) Leaves the body untouched.
(b) Weeps.
(c) Cuts off Grendel's head.
(d) Burns the body.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Beowulf enters Heorot, what two things does he present to Hrothgar?

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

3. Who leads Beowulf to the Grendel lake?

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

5. Who promises to come with "a thousand spears and a thousand shields" if the other should be attacked?

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