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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What attacked Beowulf while he was in the ocean with Breca?
(a) Sharks.
(b) A pirate.
(c) Breca.
(d) A serpent.

2. When does Hrothgar say he previously knew Beowulf?
(a) When Beowulf was a child.
(b) When Beowulf was a soldier in his army.
(c) Never.
(d) When Beowulf was an apprentice.

3. How long does Unferth say Beowulf wallowed at sea?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 2 days.
(c) 7 days.
(d) 30 days.

4. Who stays awake waiting for Grendel while the other warriors sleep in the hall?
(a) Hrothgar.
(b) Unferth.
(c) Beowulf.
(d) Grendel's mother.

5. Who meets Beowulf and his men when they reach Denmark?
(a) Grendel.
(b) The Queen.
(c) The watchman.
(d) Unferth.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who did Hrothgar give golden rings and bracelets to?

4. What decorates the goblets the Queen uses to serve Beowulf and his men?

5. What did Beowulf and his men cross on their way to Heorot?

(see the answer key)

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