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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the blade of the tremendous sword found in the lair?
(a) It cracks.
(b) It shatters.
(c) It melts.
(d) Nothing.

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

3. What promise does Hrothgar make to Beowulf after Grendel's mother is defeated?
(a) He promises his daughter to Beowulf as his wife.
(b) He promises friendship and trade with Beowulf's people.
(c) He promises to leave the throne to Beowulf.
(d) He promises him a great treasure.

4. Who meets Beowulf and his men when they reach Denmark?
(a) Unferth.
(b) The watchman.
(c) The Queen.
(d) Grendel.

5. For how many years had Grendel plagued Hrothgar?
(a) 50 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 12 years.
(d) 9 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Hrothgar?

2. Where is Beowulf when Grendel's mother arrives at Heorot?

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

4. As Beowulf and his men march to Heorot, what glares from their helmets?

5. How many horses does Hrothgar give Beowulf and his men?

(see the answer key)

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