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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many men does Grendel kill on his first raid?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Seven.
(d) Two.

2. What is Grendel's law?
(a) There is no limit to desire but desire's needs.
(b) Kill them all.
(c) Leave only the queen.
(d) Blood equals power.

3. What does Grendel say his mother smells of in Chapter 2?
(a) Oats and honey.
(b) Jasmine.
(c) Roses.
(d) Pig and fish.

4. What did Hrothgar build on his hill out of stone?
(a) A wall.
(b) A throne.
(c) Roads.
(d) A hall.

5. How does Grendel initially feel about the party in Hart in Chapter 4?
(a) He is swept up in it.
(b) He wants some food.
(c) He wants to devour everyone.
(d) He does not like the music.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What changes in the spring between the clans of men?

5. In Chapter 6, Who is the first to realize Grendel can talk?

(see the answer key)

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