2. According to Beowulf, in the story of his swimming competition with Breca, who cried out for help?
(a) Breca.
(b) The whales.
(c) A sailor.
(d) Beowulf.

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

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

5. According to Beowulf, what did he and Breca giddily plunge into the water to do?
(a) Swim to the far shore.
(b) Battle monster whales.
(c) Impress the maidens.
(d) Cool off.

6. Who is Wulfgar?
(a) Beowulf's kinsman.
(b) Grendel's son.
(c) The King's herald.
(d) Hrothgar's son.

7. What does Grendel want to do when he is first confronted by Beowulf?
(a) Kill Beowulf.
(b) Convince Beowulf not to kill him.
(c) Flee to his lair.
(d) Fight every man in the hall.

8. What instruments are playing as the Queen enters the hall?
(a) Drums.
(b) Harps.
(c) Trumpets.
(d) Flutes.

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

10. What does the Queen give Beowulf and his men to drink?
(a) Milk.
(b) Wine.
(c) Water.
(d) Mead.

11. Who is Hrothgar?
(a) The monster.
(b) The King of the Geats.
(c) Beowulf's brother.
(d) The King of the Danes.

12. What does Beowulf say his spears are made of?
(a) Maple.
(b) Oak.
(c) Ashwood.
(d) Steel.

13. What does Beowulf do when the celebration after Grendel's defeat ends?
(a) Leaves immediately for the lair of Grendel's mother.
(b) Makes sure his men are fed.
(c) Sleeps.
(d) Seeks an audience with the queen.

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

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