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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Beowulf and his men march to Heorot, what glares from their helmets?
(a) A stag's head.
(b) A boar's head.
(c) A lion's head.
(d) A wolf's head.

2. How many horses does Hrothgar give Beowulf and his men?
(a) 8.
(b) 19.
(c) 15.
(d) 3.

3. What did Beowulf and his men cross on their way to Heorot?
(a) The Jordan River.
(b) The Pacific Ocean.
(c) The Red Sea.
(d) The Baltic Sea.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Queen give Beowulf and his men to drink?

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

3. During their swimming competition, what separated Beowulf and Breca?

4. What is the name of Hrothgar's queen?

5. Who is Hrothgar?

(see the answer key)

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