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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How tall is Grendel?
(a) 7 feet tall.
(b) 9 feet tall.
(c) 20 feet tall.
(d) 12 feet tall.

4. What decorates the goblets the Queen uses to serve Beowulf and his men?
(a) Carvings of dragons.
(b) Copper.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Jewels.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Beowulf do when the celebration after Grendel's defeat ends?

2. When does Hrothgar say he previously knew Beowulf?

3. According to Beowulf, in the story of his swimming competition with Breca, who cried out for help?

4. How many serpents did Beowulf slay in his story of the swimming competition between he and Breca's?

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

(see the answer key)

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