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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Grendel do with the corpse in Chapter 4?
(a) Eats it.
(b) Gives it to his mother.
(c) Takes it to the hall.
(d) Buries it.

2. What threat, besides Grendel, does Hrothgar face?
(a) A younger king.
(b) Hrothulf.
(c) Unferth.
(d) Beowulf.

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

4. Who leaves Hrothgar's hall unimpressed by the blind man's words in Chapter 3?
(a) Hrothgar.
(b) Hrothulf.
(c) Unferth.
(d) The old Shaper.

5. What is the queen's name?
(a) Freawaru.
(b) Freya.
(c) Wealtheow.
(d) Beatrice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Hygmod the lord of?

2. Who is Hygmod's sister?

3. What is the word used to denote the king's followers?

4. What does Hrothgar think Grendel is hanging from the tree?

5. Why does the bull attack Grendel?

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