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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What wound does Beowulf inflict on Grendel?
(a) He chops Grendel's head off.
(b) He rips Grendel's arm off.
(c) He cuts off Grendel's leg.
(d) He stabs Grendel through the heart with his sword.

3. What is the name of Hrothgar's queen?
(a) Grendel.
(b) Wealhtheow.
(c) Greta.
(d) Elizabeth.

4. Who is Hrothgar?
(a) The King of the Danes.
(b) Beowulf's brother.
(c) The King of the Geats.
(d) The monster.

5. What does Hrothgar vow to treat Beowulf like after Grendel's defeat?
(a) A king.
(b) His son.
(c) A general.
(d) His brother.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What are Hrothgar and his warriors doing when Grendel first enters Heorot?

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

(see the answer key)

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