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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Unferth say Beowulf wallowed at sea?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 30 days.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 7 days.

2. What are Hrothgar and his warriors doing when Grendel first enters Heorot?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Feasting.
(d) Arguing.

3. What does Hrothgar vow to treat Beowulf like after Grendel's defeat?
(a) His brother.
(b) A general.
(c) A king.
(d) His son.

4. What is the name of Hrothgar's queen?
(a) Greta.
(b) Grendel.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Wealhtheow.

5. As Beowulf prepares to leave Denmark, what does Hrothgar do "as if his heart would break?"
(a) Sings.
(b) Helps Beowulf load his possessions.
(c) Watches the ships sail away.
(d) Weeps.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Beowulf kill Grendel's mother?

2. According to Beowulf, who was the first ashore in the swimming match with Breca?

3. How many men did Beowulf bring with him to Denmark?

4. How far is Grendel's mother's lair from the windy cliffs?

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

(see the answer key)

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