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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 throw at Unferth in Chapter 6?
(a) Benches.
(b) Spears.
(c) Apples.
(d) Shields.

2. What does Grendel call Unferth in Chapter 6?
(a) A poor jangler.
(b) A baby.
(c) A coward.
(d) A girl.

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

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

5. Where does Grendel sit to watch the mens' activities?
(a) The circle of gods.
(b) The top of Hrothgar's hall.
(c) The dragon's cave.
(d) The eaves of the forest.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Grendel ultimately do to the outlawed men?

3. What does Grendel consider the ultimate act of nihilism?

4. In Chapter 7, Grendel counts his blessings but they are all numbered how?

5. Which craftsmen have a special place in the village?

(see the answer key)

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