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

2. Who does Grendel scream for but does not help him get away from the bull?
(a) The Dragon.
(b) Hrothgar.
(c) His mother.
(d) His father.

3. What is the word used to denote the king's followers?
(a) Lords.
(b) Vassals.
(c) Thanes.
(d) Freonds.

4. What sickens Grendel about the battles?
(a) The waste of dead animals and men.
(b) The smell of blood.
(c) Not being able to participate.
(d) That the women aren't killed also.

5. Grendel compares the ram to what?
(a) Himself.
(b) The Shaper.
(c) A slow-witted king.
(d) His mother.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the woman that Grendel killed long ago?

3. Where is Grendel going when he leaves his home in Chapter 1?

4. What do the men think Grendel's blood is in Chapter 2?

5. How many tribes does Hrothgar make treaties with?

(see the answer key)

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