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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the bull attack Grendel?
(a) Grendel tried to kill it.
(b) Its calf is close by.
(c) It is hungry.
(d) All animals hate Grendel.

2. What does Grendel consider the ultimate act of nihilism?
(a) Killing the princes.
(b) Killing the Shaper.
(c) Killing the king.
(d) Killing the queen.

3. What do the men think Grendel's blood is in Chapter 2?
(a) Mud.
(b) Bull's blood.
(c) Sap.
(d) Water.

4. What does the pool of firesnakes protect?
(a) Grendel's treasure.
(b) A sunken door.
(c) The dragon's cave.
(d) The dragon's treasure.

5. What scent pervades the hall as Unferth and Grendel talk in Chapter 6?
(a) Dragon.
(b) Fire.
(c) Blood.
(d) Roasted meat.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Grendel compares talking to what in Chapter 2?

3. What does Grendel call the bard in the hall?

4. Who is Unferth's father?

5. In what part of his body is Hrothgar sick?

(see the answer key)

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