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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What are Grendel's arms described as being like?
(a) Bands of steel.
(b) A mighty king's.
(c) A hairy gorilla's.
(d) Tree trunks.

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

4. After Beowulf tells the story of himself and Breca, what does he call Unferth?
(a) A brave man.
(b) A coward.
(c) An idiot.
(d) A truthful storyteller.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Grendel want to do when he is first confronted by Beowulf?

2. How many men did Beowulf bring with him to Denmark?

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

4. What wound does Beowulf inflict on Grendel?

5. What does Beowulf call Unferth's claims against him?

(see the answer key)

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