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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Hrothgar give golden rings and bracelets to?
(a) Grendel.
(b) Grendel's mother.
(c) His wife.
(d) His followers.

2. What does Grendel's mother use to try to kill Beowulf?
(a) A knife.
(b) An axe.
(c) Her hands.
(d) Beowulf's sword.

3. How many men does it take to carry Grendel's head?
(a) 4.
(b) 6.
(c) 2.
(d) 8.

4. Who is to receive Beowulf's treasure if he dies?
(a) Hrothgar.
(b) Wulfgar.
(c) Hygelac.
(d) Unferth.

5. How long does Unferth say Beowulf wallowed at sea?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 30 days.
(c) 7 days.
(d) 2 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who promises to come with "a thousand spears and a thousand shields" if the other should be attacked?

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

3. What does the Queen give Beowulf and his men to drink?

4. How does Grendel enter the hall?

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

(see the answer key)

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