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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many horses does Hrothgar give Beowulf and his men?
(a) 3.
(b) 8.
(c) 19.
(d) 15.

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

4. What wound does Beowulf inflict on Grendel?
(a) He chops Grendel's head off.
(b) He stabs Grendel through the heart with his sword.
(c) He rips Grendel's arm off.
(d) He cuts off Grendel's leg.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During their swimming competition, what separated Beowulf and Breca?

3. How tall is Grendel?

4. How does Grendel enter the hall?

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

(see the answer key)

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