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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What towered "high to reach heaven" and "strong to withstand the buffet of war?"
(a) Heorot.
(b) The Catholic Church.
(c) Grendel.
(d) Beowulf.

2. After Grendel's defeat, what do the Danes decorate the hall with?
(a) Tapestries depicting the battle.
(b) Golden embroidery.
(c) Pictures of Beowulf.
(d) Dragon scales.

3. What does Beowulf ask Wiglaf to bring to him before he dies?
(a) The dragon's head.
(b) The dragon's treasure.
(c) His warriors.
(d) His son.

4. Where does Beowulf say he and his men are from?
(a) Denmark.
(b) Sweden.
(c) Germany.
(d) England.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Beowulf say that even kings must bow to?

2. Who does Unferth claim Beowulf lost a swimming match to?

3. When does Hrothgar say he previously knew Beowulf?

4. As Beowulf prepares to leave Denmark, what does Hrothgar do "as if his heart would break?"

5. What does Grendel hate the sound of?

(see the answer key)

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