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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, How does Grendel resolve to kill Wealtheow?
(a) Tear her limbs off.
(b) Roast her over the fire.
(c) Throw her to the firesnakes.
(d) Bite off her head.

2. Which race does the harper say creatures like Grendel come from?
(a) The dragon's.
(b) The firesnakes.
(c) The devil's.
(d) The cursed race or Cain's.

3. What does Grendel do with the corpse in Chapter 4?
(a) Buries it.
(b) Eats it.
(c) Gives it to his mother.
(d) Takes it to the hall.

4. What does Hrothgar think Grendel is hanging from the tree?
(a) A bear.
(b) A man.
(c) A cave troll.
(d) An oak-tree spirit.

5. How old is Hrothgar when Grendel decides to destroy him?
(a) A teenager.
(b) A baby.
(c) A young king.
(d) An old, old man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What threat, besides Grendel, does Hrothgar face?

2. What is an adder?

3. Where are criminals sent to live?

4. How does Grendel discover that he cannot be harmed in Chapter 6?

5. What is Hygmod leading when he meets Hrothgar?

(see the answer key)

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