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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do the Danes honor the one man in Beowulf's party who was killed by Grendel?
(a) They do not honor him.
(b) With a poem in his honor.
(c) By re-naming the hall after him.
(d) With a song by the minstrel.

2. What promise does Hrothgar make to Beowulf after Grendel's mother is defeated?
(a) He promises his daughter to Beowulf as his wife.
(b) He promises him a great treasure.
(c) He promises to leave the throne to Beowulf.
(d) He promises friendship and trade with Beowulf's people.

3. Where does Beowulf see a "tremendous sword" in the lair of Grendel's mother?
(a) In the armory.
(b) On the wall.
(c) At her side.
(d) On a table.

4. What does the wound Beowulf receives from the dragon do?
(a) Swelter and sell.
(b) Grow cold.
(c) Heal miraculously.
(d) Cause his arm to wither.

5. Who did Hrothgar give golden rings and bracelets to?
(a) His wife.
(b) Grendel.
(c) His followers.
(d) Grendel's mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wiglaf do to the chosen warriors after Beowulf's death?

2. What does Beowulf ask Wiglaf to bring to him before he dies?

3. Who is Wulfgar?

4. What did Beowulf and his men cross on their way to Heorot?

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

(see the answer key)

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