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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells Beowulf that Grendel can only be defeated by bare hands?
(a) Unferth.
(b) Wealhtheow.
(c) Grendel's mother.
(d) Hrothgar.

2. What does Wiglaf do to the chosen warriors after Beowulf's death?
(a) Banishes them.
(b) Kills them.
(c) Rewards them with treasure.
(d) Commends them for a good fight.

3. What do most of Beowulf's warriors do when they see he is losing the battle with the dragon?
(a) Fall to their knees and pray.
(b) Cry piteously.
(c) Run away.
(d) Rush in to help.

4. Who is Wulfgar?
(a) Beowulf's kinsman.
(b) Hrothgar's son.
(c) The King's herald.
(d) Grendel's son.

5. What instruments are playing as the Queen enters the hall?
(a) Flutes.
(b) Drums.
(c) Trumpets.
(d) Harps.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Beowulf's family name?

2. Who does Beowulf's guide tell him will meet them at Heorot?

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

4. Who does Grendel's mother kill during the night?

5. What is the name of Hrothgar's queen?

(see the answer key)

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