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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Wiglaf have done with the dragon's body?
(a) He has it burned.
(b) He has it cut to pieces.
(c) He has it tossed into the sea.
(d) He has it stuffed for the great hall.

2. What does Beowulf use to save Wiglaf from the dragon?
(a) His shield.
(b) His bare hands.
(c) Prayer.
(d) His sword.

3. When does Hrothgar say he previously knew Beowulf?
(a) When Beowulf was an apprentice.
(b) When Beowulf was a soldier in his army.
(c) Never.
(d) When Beowulf was a child.

4. At the beginning of Chapter 2, who is brooding with grief and greedy for revenge?
(a) Beowulf.
(b) Grendel's mother.
(c) Hrothgar.
(d) Unferth.

5. Who does Beowulf's guide tell him will meet them at Heorot?
(a) Hrothgar.
(b) Unferth.
(c) Wulfgar.
(d) Grendel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of man is Unferth described as being?

2. How many days does it take to build Beowulf's burial mound?

3. According to Beowulf, who was the first ashore in the swimming match with Breca?

4. How long is the dragon's body?

5. Who is Wiglaf?

(see the answer key)

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