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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Chapter 3 begins, how long has Beowulf reigned as king?
(a) Three years.
(b) 50 years.
(c) A decade.
(d) A century.

2. Who is to receive Beowulf's treasure if he dies?
(a) Wulfgar.
(b) Hrothgar.
(c) Unferth.
(d) Hygelac.

3. What kills Beowulf?
(a) Grendel.
(b) Grendel's mother.
(c) Poison from the dragon's bite.
(d) Wiglaf.

4. Who creeps into the dragon's lair and discovers his treasure?
(a) Wiglaf.
(b) Beowulf.
(c) A stranger.
(d) Unferth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 2, who is brooding with grief and greedy for revenge?

2. At what point does Beowulf decide to enter the lake to search for Grendel's mother?

3. What does Beowulf call Unferth's claims against him?

4. How does Beowulf kill Grendel's mother?

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

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