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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 9, what does Grendel do to the priests?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Takes them to their hut.
(c) Kisses them.
(d) Hangs them in trees.

2. Grendel says that what is the worst pain in Chapter 10?
(a) Anger.
(b) Tedium.
(c) Death.
(d) Sleep.

3. What does Grendel call Unferth in Chapter 6?
(a) A baby.
(b) A girl.
(c) A coward.
(d) A poor jangler.

4. In Chapter 6, what does Unferth say he will do since Grendel refuse to kill him?
(a) Unferth will run away.
(b) Unferth will kill Grendel's mother.
(c) Unferth will kill himself.
(d) Unferth will kill both Grendel and his mother.

5. Who is the thane who boldly opposes Grendel?
(a) Ecgtheow.
(b) Hrothulf.
(c) Beowulf.
(d) Unferth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the pool of firesnakes protect?

2. Hrothgar refuses treasure so Hygmod offers what as a sign of the truce?

3. What does the old woman tell the children about in Chapter 10?

4. What does Grendel take from Hrothgar's Hall in Chapter 1?

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

(see the answer key)

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