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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) England.
(c) Sweden.
(d) Germany.

2. What towered "high to reach heaven" and "strong to withstand the buffet of war?"
(a) Grendel.
(b) Beowulf.
(c) The Catholic Church.
(d) Heorot.

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

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

5. What does Beowulf call Unferth's claims against him?
(a) Hogwash.
(b) Utter lies.
(c) A fool's tongue wagging.
(d) A drunkard's tale.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Unferth claim Beowulf lost a swimming match to?

2. Who stays awake waiting for Grendel while the other warriors sleep in the hall?

3. Who is Wulfgar?

4. What does Grendel's mother take off the wall in the hall?

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

(see the answer key)

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