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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells Beowulf that Grendel can only be defeated by bare hands?
(a) Hrothgar.
(b) Grendel's mother.
(c) Wealhtheow.
(d) Unferth.

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

3. What does Beowulf call Unferth's claims against him?
(a) Hogwash.
(b) Utter lies.
(c) A drunkard's tale.
(d) A fool's tongue wagging.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Beowulf and his men reach Heorot, what are they heavy with?

3. Who does Beowulf's guide tell him will meet them at Heorot?

4. Who do the Danes honor the one man in Beowulf's party who was killed by Grendel?

5. What instruments are playing as the Queen enters the hall?

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