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

2. What adjective does Grendel use to describe his war?
(a) Tedious.
(b) Fun.
(c) Neverending.
(d) Idiotic.

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

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

5. How do the men treat Grendel when he brings the corpse to them in Chapter 4?
(a) They welcome him.
(b) They thank him.
(c) They attack him.
(d) They do not see him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the pool of firesnakes protect?

3. What does Grendel compare the fire to in Chapter 1?

4. What sickens Grendel about the battles?

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

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