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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color does the narrator say Hrothgar's beard is?
(a) Blonde.
(b) Hoarfrost.
(c) White.
(d) Red.

2. Who is Grendel’s only friend?
(a) The firesnakes.
(b) His mother.
(c) Bones.
(d) His shadow.

3. How long has Grendel been at war with humans in Chapter 1?
(a) Twelve years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Twenty years.
(d) Fifteen years.

4. How many tribes does Hrothgar make treaties with?
(a) Five.
(b) Six.
(c) Four.
(d) One.

5. Who is the woman that Grendel killed long ago?
(a) Freawaru.
(b) Marian.
(c) Athelgard.
(d) Wealtheow.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Grendel see for the first time the night he hangs in the tree in Chapter 2?

3. What do the people do with the remains of those killed by Grendel in Chapter 1?

4. What does Grendel compare the fire to in Chapter 1?

5. What sickens Grendel about the battles?

(see the answer key)

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