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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Queen give Beowulf and his men to drink?
(a) Milk.
(b) Water.
(c) Wine.
(d) Mead.

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

3. What does Beowulf say his spears are made of?
(a) Oak.
(b) Maple.
(c) Steel.
(d) Ashwood.

4. According to Beowulf, in the story of his swimming competition with Breca, who cried out for help?
(a) The whales.
(b) A sailor.
(c) Breca.
(d) Beowulf.

5. Who is Wulfgar?
(a) The King's herald.
(b) Grendel's son.
(c) Beowulf's kinsman.
(d) Hrothgar's son.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Unferth say Beowulf wallowed at sea?

2. Who meets Beowulf and his men when they reach Denmark?

3. After Beowulf tells the story of himself and Breca, what does he call Unferth?

4. How does Grendel enter the hall?

5. What towered "high to reach heaven" and "strong to withstand the buffet of war?"

(see the answer key)

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