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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Grendel say explains things to him?
(a) Hrothgar.
(b) His mother.
(c) The Dragon.
(d) The Shaper.

2. Who is the woman that Grendel killed long ago?
(a) Marian.
(b) Athelgard.
(c) Freawaru.
(d) Wealtheow.

3. What does the Shaper sing of that upsets Grendel?
(a) God.
(b) Wealtheow.
(c) Grendel's mother.
(d) Grendel.

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

5. What does Grendel see for the first time the night he hangs in the tree in Chapter 2?
(a) The gods.
(b) His mother hunting.
(c) A bear.
(d) Men.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which craftsmen have a special place in the village?

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

3. What Biblical stories does the harper sing of?

4. What does Hrothgar think Grendel is hanging from the tree?

5. How old is Hrothgar when Grendel decides to destroy him?

(see the answer key)

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