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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is Hrunting?

4. At what point does Beowulf decide to enter the lake to search for Grendel's mother?

5. When Beowulf blows his horn, what rises up out of the Grendel lake?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the difference between sympathy and empathy? Do you think Grendel's mother is a sympathetic or an empathetic character? Why?

Essay Topic 2

There is a point during the battle with Grendel's mother at which only God can save Beowulf. Why do you think the author makes it a point to state that God set Beowulf free? What does this saving of Beowulf symbolize?

Essay Topic 3

The Queen is mentioned only briefly in the story, yet her role is significant. What does the queen represent? Why is her role important to the story?

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