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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the pool of firesnakes protect?
(a) The dragon's cave.
(b) Grendel's treasure.
(c) A sunken door.
(d) The dragon's treasure.

2. Who does Grendel scream for but does not help him get away from the bull?
(a) His father.
(b) His mother.
(c) The Dragon.
(d) Hrothgar.

3. How does Grendel avoid the bull in Chapter 2?
(a) By killing it.
(b) His mother helps him.
(c) By twisting its horn.
(d) By capturing the bull.

4. What do the people do with the remains of those killed by Grendel in Chapter 1?
(a) Throw them in the sea.
(b) Burn them.
(c) Bury them.
(d) Hang them in trees.

5. What does Grendel compare the fire to in Chapter 1?
(a) Wolves.
(b) Snakes.
(c) Buzzards.
(d) Crows.

Short Answer Questions

1. Grendel claims he is the disfigured son of what in Chapter 1?

2. What adjective does Grendel use to describe his war?

3. How long has Grendel been at war with humans in Chapter 1?

4. What do the villagers at the disposal of the bodies do in the end of Chapter 1?

5. Grendel compares the ram to what?

(see the answer key)

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