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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Grendel discover after leaving the dragon?
(a) The dragon charmed him.
(b) He accidentally stole the dragon's gold.
(c) The dragon gave him a jewel.
(d) The dragon cursed him.

2. What time of year is it when Grendel begins his war with Hrothgar?
(a) Summer.
(b) Fall.
(c) Winter.
(d) Spring.

3. In Chapter 6, Who is the first to realize Grendel can talk?
(a) A priest.
(b) Unferth.
(c) Unferth.
(d) Wealtheow.

4. What statues stand near Hrothgar's hall?
(a) The Scylding gods.
(b) Of Hrothgar.
(c) Of Wealtheow.
(d) Of Grendel.

5. Who does Grendel ask the blind priest to tell him about in Chapter 9?
(a) Cain.
(b) The Dragon.
(c) The King of Gods.
(d) Hrothgar.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men does Grendel kill on his first raid?

2. What does Hrothgar throw at Grendel in Chapter 3?

3. What does Grendel observe an archer killing in Chapter 9?

4. How many days after their first meeting does Unferth seek out Grendel's cave?

5. In Chapter 9, what does Grendel do to the priests?

(see the answer key)

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