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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Unferth claim Beowulf lost a swimming match to?
(a) Breca.
(b) Unferth.
(c) Hrothgar.
(d) Wulfgar.

2. What does Grendel's mother take off the wall in the hall?
(a) Grendel's arm.
(b) A sword.
(c) Tapestries.
(d) An axe.

3. After Grendel's defeat, what do the Danes decorate the hall with?
(a) Golden embroidery.
(b) Pictures of Beowulf.
(c) Dragon scales.
(d) Tapestries depicting the battle.

4. What is Hrunting?
(a) Grendel's mother's hall.
(b) A shield.
(c) Beowulf's sword.
(d) Hrothgar's hall.

5. When Grendel's blood turns the lake red, what do Hrothgar and his men assume?
(a) All of the serpents have died.
(b) Beowulf has defeated the monster.
(c) Beowulf is dead.
(d) The lake has grown fiery hot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Beowulf do when he sees Grendel's body in the lair?

2. Who is to receive Beowulf's treasure if he dies?

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

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

5. What kind of man is Unferth described as being?

(see the answer key)

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