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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where is Beowulf when Grendel's mother arrives at Heorot?
(a) In the stable with his new horses.
(b) With the King.
(c) Sleeping in his room.
(d) Sitting by the fire.

3. How tall is Grendel?
(a) 7 feet tall.
(b) 9 feet tall.
(c) 20 feet tall.
(d) 12 feet tall.

4. How does Hrothgar kill the first monster at the Grendel lake?
(a) With an arrow.
(b) With his sword.
(c) With a rock.
(d) With his bare hands.

5. What does Grendel's mother use to try to kill Beowulf?
(a) Her hands.
(b) An axe.
(c) A knife.
(d) Beowulf's sword.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Beowulf, in the story of his swimming competition with Breca, who cried out for help?

2. What happened to the rest of Beowulf's family, save for one?

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

4. As Beowulf and his men march to Heorot, what glares from their helmets?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 2, who is brooding with grief and greedy for revenge?

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