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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Grendel do with the men he takes from Heorot?
(a) Uses them as slaves.
(b) Takes them home for meat.
(c) Throws them off a cliff.
(d) Feeds them to the sea serpents.

2. What did Beowulf and his men cross on their way to Heorot?
(a) The Baltic Sea.
(b) The Red Sea.
(c) The Pacific Ocean.
(d) The Jordan River.

3. During their swimming competition, what separated Beowulf and Breca?
(a) The whales.
(b) A ship.
(c) A north-easter storm.
(d) Nothing.

4. What color is the banner Hrothgar gives Beowulf?
(a) Green.
(b) Gold.
(c) Red.
(d) Silver.

5. As Beowulf and his men march to Heorot, what glares from their helmets?
(a) A boar's head.
(b) A stag's head.
(c) A lion's head.
(d) A wolf's head.

6. 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) Cool off.
(d) Impress the maidens.

7. What kind of man is Unferth described as being?
(a) Jealous.
(b) Loving.
(c) Cheerful.
(d) Cowardly.

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

9. What does Hrothgar give Beowulf that is so tough no steel can cleave it?
(a) A plated helmet.
(b) Shin guards.
(c) A shield.
(d) A suit of armor.

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

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

12. According to Beowulf, who was the first ashore in the swimming match with Breca?
(a) Beowulf.
(b) It was a tie.
(c) A whale.
(d) Breca.

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

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

15. What does Hrothgar vow to treat Beowulf like after Grendel's defeat?
(a) His brother.
(b) A general.
(c) His son.
(d) A king.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Beowulf tells the story of himself and Breca, what does he call Unferth?

2. What does Grendel want to do when he is first confronted by Beowulf?

3. Who is Hrothgar?

4. What are Grendel's arms described as being like?

5. How does Grendel enter the hall?

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