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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Beowulf do when the celebration after Grendel's defeat ends?
(a) Seeks an audience with the queen.
(b) Leaves immediately for the lair of Grendel's mother.
(c) Sleeps.
(d) Makes sure his men are fed.

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

4. What does Hrothgar give Beowulf that is so tough no steel can cleave it?
(a) Shin guards.
(b) A suit of armor.
(c) A plated helmet.
(d) A shield.

5. What instruments are playing as the Queen enters the hall?
(a) Flutes.
(b) Trumpets.
(c) Harps.
(d) Drums.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Beowulf say he and his men are from?

2. How tall is Grendel?

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

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

5. What color is the banner Hrothgar gives Beowulf?

(see the answer key)

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