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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Grendel ask the blind priest to tell him about in Chapter 9?
(a) Cain.
(b) Hrothgar.
(c) The King of Gods.
(d) The Dragon.

3. What is the name of Hrothulf's old companion?
(a) The Shaper.
(b) Ork.
(c) Beowulf.
(d) Red Horse.

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

5. In Chapter 7, who calms the argument between Unferth and another thane?
(a) Freawaru.
(b) Hrothgar.
(c) Hrothulf
(d) Wealtheow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Grendel's mother do each time he returns home?

2. What is the dragon's final advice to Grendel in Chapter 5?

3. What changes in the spring between the clans of men?

4. What is unique about Ork?

5. Who is Halga's orphaned son?

(see the answer key)

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