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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of man is Unferth described as being?
(a) Jealous.
(b) Loving.
(c) Cowardly.
(d) Cheerful.

2. When Beowulf and his men reach Heorot, what are they heavy with?
(a) Gifts for the King.
(b) Too much food.
(c) Weariness.
(d) Gold.

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

4. Who promises to come with "a thousand spears and a thousand shields" if the other should be attacked?
(a) Hrothgar makes this promise to Beowulf.
(b) Beowulf makes this promise to Hrothgar.
(c) Beowulf makes this promise to Wiglaf.
(d) Wiglaf makes this promise to Beowulf.

5. Who does Grendel's mother kill during the night?
(a) Grendel.
(b) The Queen.
(c) Aeschere.
(d) Unferth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Beowulf say he and his men are from?

2. What happens to the blade of the tremendous sword found in the lair?

3. After Beowulf's sword fails to kill Grendel's mother, what does he use to try to fight her?

4. How tall is Grendel?

5. What does Grendel want to do when he is first confronted by Beowulf?

(see the answer key)

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