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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far is Grendel's mother's lair from the windy cliffs?
(a) A week's journey.
(b) Three miles.
(c) Fifty yards.
(d) A mile.

2. Where does Beowulf see a "tremendous sword" in the lair of Grendel's mother?
(a) On the wall.
(b) On a table.
(c) At her side.
(d) In the armory.

3. Who promises to come with "a thousand spears and a thousand shields" if the other should be attacked?
(a) Wiglaf makes this promise to Beowulf.
(b) Hrothgar makes this promise to Beowulf.
(c) Beowulf makes this promise to Hrothgar.
(d) Beowulf makes this promise to Wiglaf.

4. Who does Beowulf will his sword to in case of his death?
(a) Hrothgar.
(b) Wulfgar.
(c) His warriors.
(d) Unferth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Beowulf do when he sees Grendel's body in the lair?

2. When Grendel's blood turns the lake red, what do Hrothgar and his men assume?

3. How does Hrothgar kill the first monster at the Grendel lake?

4. When Beowulf enters Heorot, what two things does he present to Hrothgar?

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

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