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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How many serpents did Beowulf slay in his story of the swimming competition between he and Breca's?
(a) 10.
(b) 2.
(c) 15.
(d) 6.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What attacked Beowulf while he was in the ocean with Breca?

2. Who is Wulfgar?

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

4. When Beowulf and his men reach Heorot, what are they heavy with?

5. What does Beowulf say his spears are made of?

Short Essay Questions

1. What item lights Beowulf's way as he dives through the Grendel lake?

2. How do Beowulf's men react when they see that Beowulf is faltering during his battle with the dragon?

3. How does Beowulf kill the dragon?

4. Why does the dragon wake up?

5. What does the train on the Queen's dress look like?

6. What hope does Beowulf have for his future as Chapter 3 begins?

7. When do Beowulf and his men learn of the attack of Grendel's mother on Heorot?

8. What spoils does Grendel's mother take with her from Heorot?

9. As Beowulf lies dying, what thoughts give him comfort?

10. What happens when Beowulf strikes the dragon with his sword?

(see the answer keys)

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