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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Unferth so weak?
(a) Because the journey into the cave is difficult.
(b) Because he is wounded.
(c) Because he has traveled a far distance.
(d) Because he is old.

2. What does Grendel call Unferth in Chapter 6?
(a) A coward.
(b) A girl.
(c) A poor jangler.
(d) A baby.

3. Who does the blind man sing of in Chapter 3?
(a) Hrothgar.
(b) Beowulf.
(c) Wealtheow.
(d) Scyld.

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

5. Grendel says the priests taste like what?
(a) Duck eggs.
(b) Old goat.
(c) Chicken.
(d) Snake.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Grendel ask the blind priest to tell him about in Chapter 9?

2. What is the downside of Grendel's new power?

3. What does Grendel do with Unferth when he comes to the cave?

4. What is an adder?

5. Where does Grendel sit to watch the mens' activities?

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