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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do the priests ask the gods to deliver them from in Chapter 9?
(a) Ingeld.
(b) Hygmod.
(c) Grendel.
(d) Beowulf.

2. In Chapter 7, Unferth is accused of killing whom?
(a) His wife.
(b) His brother.
(c) His sons.
(d) His father.

3. Who leaves Hrothgar's hall unimpressed by the blind man's words in Chapter 3?
(a) Unferth.
(b) Hrothulf.
(c) The old Shaper.
(d) Hrothgar.

4. In Chapter 10, why does Hengest kill Finn?
(a) Boredom.
(b) Power and revenge.
(c) Self-defense.
(d) Finn killed Henest's father.

5. At what time of day does Grendel wander outside?
(a) Night.
(b) He never goes outside.
(c) Morning.
(d) Mid-day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Grendel do with Unferth when he comes to the cave?

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

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

4. Who is Halga's orphaned son?

5. Who does the Shaper's assistant sing of at the funeral?

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