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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Grendel take from Hrothgar's Hall in Chapter 1?
(a) Weapons.
(b) Food.
(c) Men to eat.
(d) Treasure.

3. What does Grendel call the words of the blind man in Chapter 3?
(a) Beautiful songs.
(b) Truth.
(c) Lies.
(d) Poetry.

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

5. How long has Grendel been at war with humans in Chapter 1?
(a) Twelve years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Twenty years.
(d) Fifteen years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Grendel scream for but does not help him get away from the bull?

2. What Biblical stories does the harper sing of?

3. What do the people do with the remains of those killed by Grendel in Chapter 1?

4. What does the pool of firesnakes protect?

5. Grendel compares talking to what in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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