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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 Beowulf will his sword to in case of his death?
(a) His warriors.
(b) Hrothgar.
(c) Unferth.
(d) Wulfgar.

2. What did Beowulf and his men cross on their way to Heorot?
(a) The Pacific Ocean.
(b) The Jordan River.
(c) The Baltic Sea.
(d) The Red Sea.

3. How far is Grendel's mother's lair from the windy cliffs?
(a) A week's journey.
(b) Fifty yards.
(c) A mile.
(d) Three miles.

4. After Beowulf tells the story of himself and Breca, what does he call Unferth?
(a) A coward.
(b) A brave man.
(c) An idiot.
(d) A truthful storyteller.

5. What does Beowulf do when the celebration after Grendel's defeat ends?
(a) Makes sure his men are fed.
(b) Leaves immediately for the lair of Grendel's mother.
(c) Sleeps.
(d) Seeks an audience with the queen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument does the minstrel play while Beowulf and his men are in the hall?

2. When does Hrothgar say he previously knew Beowulf?

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

4. Where does Beowulf see a "tremendous sword" in the lair of Grendel's mother?

5. What wound does Beowulf inflict on Grendel?

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