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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Hrothgar constructed out of pride?
(a) A gold throne.
(b) A statue of himself.
(c) Roads.
(d) A great mead hall.

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

3. Where does Grendel go at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) To the dragon's lair.
(b) Deeper into the mountains.
(c) To his cave.
(d) Across the sea.

4. What does Grendel discover after leaving the dragon?
(a) The dragon gave him a jewel.
(b) He accidentally stole the dragon's gold.
(c) The dragon cursed him.
(d) The dragon charmed him.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Grendel says that he hopes the number twelve is what in Chapter 7?

3. What is the queen's name?

4. In Chapter 7, who sings at the feast when Wealtheow is given to Hrothgar?

5. Hygmod proposes a truce by what gesture in Chapter 10?

(see the answer key)

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