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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Beowulf say he and his men are from?
(a) Denmark.
(b) Sweden.
(c) England.
(d) Germany.

2. What saves Beowulf's life from Grendel's mother's near-fatal attack?
(a) A shield.
(b) His warriors.
(c) His mailcoat.
(d) Hrunting.

3. Before battling Grendel's mother, what does Beowulf ask the King to do if he should die?
(a) Build him a monument.
(b) Look after his men.
(c) Send his men back to their homeland.
(d) Promise to tell stories of his heroism.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What decorates the goblets the Queen uses to serve Beowulf and his men?

2. What are Grendel's arms described as being like?

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

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

5. What does Grendel hate the sound of?

(see the answer key)

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