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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where are criminals sent to live?
(a) The forest.
(b) A cave.
(c) The mountains.
(d) An island.

3. In Chapter 6, what does Unferth say he will do since Grendel refuse to kill him?
(a) Unferth will run away.
(b) Unferth will kill both Grendel and his mother.
(c) Unferth will kill Grendel's mother.
(d) Unferth will kill himself.

4. How many tribes does Hrothgar make treaties with?
(a) Six.
(b) One.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

5. What changes in the spring between the clans of men?
(a) They plant crops together.
(b) They sign a truce.
(c) They begin warring.
(d) They build one main hall.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an adder?

2. What does Grendel do to Hrothgar's guard that attacks him in Chapter 6?

3. What time of year is it when Grendel begins his war with Hrothgar?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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