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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What attacked Beowulf while he was in the ocean with Breca?
(a) Breca.
(b) A serpent.
(c) Sharks.
(d) A pirate.

2. Where does Beowulf see a "tremendous sword" in the lair of Grendel's mother?
(a) At her side.
(b) On a table.
(c) On the wall.
(d) In the armory.

3. According to Beowulf, who was the first ashore in the swimming match with Breca?
(a) It was a tie.
(b) Beowulf.
(c) Breca.
(d) A whale.

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

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 is dead.
(c) The lake has grown fiery hot.
(d) Beowulf has defeated the monster.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who do the Danes honor the one man in Beowulf's party who was killed by Grendel?

4. According to Beowulf, what did he and Breca giddily plunge into the water to do?

5. Who meets Beowulf and his men when they reach Denmark?

(see the answer key)

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