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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Beowulf use to save Wiglaf from the dragon?
(a) His shield.
(b) His bare hands.
(c) His sword.
(d) Prayer.

2. What does Beowulf do when the celebration after Grendel's defeat ends?
(a) Sleeps.
(b) Seeks an audience with the queen.
(c) Leaves immediately for the lair of Grendel's mother.
(d) Makes sure his men are fed.

3. What does Wiglaf have done with the dragon's body?
(a) He has it burned.
(b) He has it stuffed for the great hall.
(c) He has it tossed into the sea.
(d) He has it cut to pieces.

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

5. What attacked Beowulf while he was in the ocean with Breca?
(a) A pirate.
(b) Breca.
(c) Sharks.
(d) A serpent.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days does it take to build Beowulf's burial mound?

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

3. How tall is Grendel?

4. What does Beowulf do with his "grisly trophy" of Grendel's defeat?

5. Where does Beowulf say his funeral fire is to be?

(see the answer key)

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