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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long is the dragon's body?
(a) 20 yards.
(b) 15 feet.
(c) Over 50 feet.
(d) 100 feet.

2. How far is Grendel's mother's lair from the windy cliffs?
(a) Fifty yards.
(b) A week's journey.
(c) Three miles.
(d) A mile.

3. What does Beowulf call Unferth's claims against him?
(a) A drunkard's tale.
(b) Hogwash.
(c) A fool's tongue wagging.
(d) Utter lies.

4. Who forged the tremendous sword that is in Grendel's mother's lair?
(a) Magicians.
(b) Grendel.
(c) Giants of olden time.
(d) Grendel's mother.

5. What are Hrothgar and his warriors doing when Grendel first enters Heorot?
(a) Arguing.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Feasting.
(d) Dancing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kills Beowulf?

2. With what does Beowulf deliver the death blow to the dragon?

3. How does Hrothgar describe the Grendel lake?

4. What does Beowulf use to save Wiglaf from the dragon?

5. When Beowulf reaches the bank of the lake, what does he do?

(see the answer key)

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