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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What promise does Hrothgar make to Beowulf after Grendel's mother is defeated?
(a) He promises friendship and trade with Beowulf's people.
(b) He promises him a great treasure.
(c) He promises his daughter to Beowulf as his wife.
(d) He promises to leave the throne to Beowulf.

2. As Beowulf prepares to leave Denmark, what does Hrothgar do "as if his heart would break?"
(a) Watches the ships sail away.
(b) Helps Beowulf load his possessions.
(c) Weeps.
(d) Sings.

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

4. Before battling Grendel's mother, what does Beowulf ask the King to do if he should die?
(a) Promise to tell stories of his heroism.
(b) Send his men back to their homeland.
(c) Look after his men.
(d) Build him a monument.

5. Who is to receive Beowulf's treasure if he dies?
(a) Hygelac.
(b) Unferth.
(c) Hrothgar.
(d) Wulfgar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Grendel's mother kill during the night?

2. How does Beowulf kill Grendel's mother?

3. Who forged the tremendous sword that is in Grendel's mother's lair?

4. What saves Beowulf's life from Grendel's mother's near-fatal attack?

5. When Beowulf reaches the bank of the lake, what does he do?

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