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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What instrument does the minstrel play while Beowulf and his men are in the hall?
(a) The piano.
(b) The violin.
(c) The flute.
(d) The harp.

3. What is the Grendel lake lined with?
(a) Mountains.
(b) Fierce dragons.
(c) Trees.
(d) Tall grasses.

4. Who does Beowulf's guide tell him will meet them at Heorot?
(a) Wulfgar.
(b) Hrothgar.
(c) Grendel.
(d) Unferth.

5. How many men did Beowulf bring with him to Denmark?
(a) 5.
(b) 13.
(c) 50.
(d) 14.

Short Answer Questions

1. What saves Beowulf's life from Grendel's mother's near-fatal attack?

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

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

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

5. Who does Beowulf will his sword to in case of his death?

(see the answer key)

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