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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hrothgar throw at Grendel in Chapter 3?
(a) A knife.
(b) A spear.
(c) A battle-ax.
(d) A shield.

2. Why does the bull attack Grendel?
(a) It is hungry.
(b) Grendel tried to kill it.
(c) All animals hate Grendel.
(d) Its calf is close by.

3. What literary device is demonstrated in the word “sizzle” in Chapter 1?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Assonance.
(c) Simile.
(d) Onomatopoeia.

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

5. What do the men think Grendel's blood is in Chapter 2?
(a) Sap.
(b) Bull's blood.
(c) Mud.
(d) Water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Hrothgar constructed out of pride?

2. Where does Grendel sit to watch the mens' activities?

3. What does Grendel see for the first time the night he hangs in the tree in Chapter 2?

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

5. What does the Shaper sing of that upsets Grendel?

(see the answer key)

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