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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Beowulf's sword fails to kill Grendel's mother, what does he use to try to fight her?
(a) Rocks.
(b) His bare hands.
(c) A rope.
(d) An axe.

2. When Beowulf enters Heorot, what two things does he present to Hrothgar?
(a) Grendel's head and the remains of the giant sword.
(b) Jewels and gold.
(c) Grendel's mother's head and her sword.
(d) A knife and a goblet.

3. Who does Grendel's mother kill during the night?
(a) Aeschere.
(b) Unferth.
(c) Grendel.
(d) The Queen.

4. When Grendel's blood turns the lake red, what do Hrothgar and his men assume?
(a) Beowulf is dead.
(b) The lake has grown fiery hot.
(c) Beowulf has defeated the monster.
(d) All of the serpents have died.

5. What saves Beowulf's life from Grendel's mother's near-fatal attack?
(a) Hrunting.
(b) A shield.
(c) His mailcoat.
(d) His warriors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Beowulf will his sword to in case of his death?

2. Who leads Beowulf to the Grendel lake?

3. Where is Beowulf when Grendel's mother arrives at Heorot?

4. Who is to receive Beowulf's treasure if he dies?

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

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