4. How does Grendel enter the hall?
(a) By ripping the door off.
(b) Through the roof.
(c) By sneaking quietly through the window.
(d) By quietly opening the door.

5. What does Beowulf do with his "grisly trophy" of Grendel's defeat?
(a) Cooks and eats it.
(b) Throws it to the dogs.
(c) Nails it to the wall.
(d) Throws it in the fire.

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

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

8. After Beowulf tells the story of himself and Breca, what does he call Unferth?
(a) A coward.
(b) A truthful storyteller.
(c) A brave man.
(d) An idiot.

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

10. What are Grendel's arms described as being like?
(a) Bands of steel.
(b) Tree trunks.
(c) A mighty king's.
(d) A hairy gorilla's.

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

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

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

14. Who did Hrothgar give golden rings and bracelets to?
(a) Grendel.
(b) His wife.
(c) Grendel's mother.
(d) His followers.

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