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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does the Shaper look for but who never visits in Chapter 10?
(a) A child.
(b) A certain woman.
(c) Wealtheow.
(d) Freawaru.

3. How old is Hrothgar when Grendel decides to destroy him?
(a) A baby.
(b) A teenager.
(c) An old, old man.
(d) A young king.

4. What language do the men speak in Chapter 2?
(a) Dutch.
(b) French.
(c) The same as Grendel.
(d) German.

5. Who is Hygmod the lord of?
(a) Geats.
(b) Helmings.
(c) Danes.
(d) Scyldings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Grendel throw at Unferth in Chapter 6?

2. What did Hrothgar build on his hill out of stone?

3. How many sons does Hrothgar have by Wealtheow?

4. What three things does the dragon know?

5. Who is Unferth's father?

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