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

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

3. In what part of his body is Hrothgar sick?
(a) His stomach.
(b) His heart.
(c) His mind.
(d) His soul.

4. Grendel says that he hopes the number twelve is what in Chapter 7?
(a) The days of the month.
(b) The number of men he can carry.
(c) A holy number.
(d) The number of men he can eat at once.

5. How does Grendel avoid the bull in Chapter 2?
(a) By twisting its horn.
(b) By capturing the bull.
(c) His mother helps him.
(d) By killing it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Grendel's law?

2. In Chapter 7, How does Grendel resolve to kill Wealtheow?

3. What happens when Grendel strikes the ground in Chapter 4?

4. In Chapter 7, Unferth is accused of killing whom?

5. What is Hygmod leading when he meets Hrothgar?

(see the answer key)

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