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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Beowulf and his men reach Heorot, what are they heavy with?
(a) Too much food.
(b) Gifts for the King.
(c) Gold.
(d) Weariness.

2. Where does Beowulf say he and his men are from?
(a) Germany.
(b) England.
(c) Denmark.
(d) Sweden.

3. What does Beowulf do with his "grisly trophy" of Grendel's defeat?
(a) Cooks and eats it.
(b) Throws it to the dogs.
(c) Throws it in the fire.
(d) Nails it to the wall.

4. What does Grendel hate the sound of?
(a) The harp.
(b) Men's voices.
(c) Snoring.
(d) A warrior's battle cry.

5. How does Grendel enter the hall?
(a) Through the roof.
(b) By quietly opening the door.
(c) By ripping the door off.
(d) By sneaking quietly through the window.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is Wulfgar?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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