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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Hrothgar's hall?
(a) Hrothgar's Throne.
(b) The Great Hall.
(c) Hart.
(d) Golden Hall.

2. What did Hrothgar build on his hill out of stone?
(a) A throne.
(b) Roads.
(c) A wall.
(d) A hall.

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

4. Who does the blind man sing of in Chapter 3?
(a) Hrothgar.
(b) Scyld.
(c) Wealtheow.
(d) Beowulf.

5. Where does Grendel sit to watch the mens' activities?
(a) The circle of gods.
(b) The dragon's cave.
(c) The eaves of the forest.
(d) The top of Hrothgar's hall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Grendel compares talking to what in Chapter 2?

2. What happens when Grendel strikes the ground in Chapter 4?

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

4. How many tribes does Hrothgar make treaties with?

5. How do the men treat Grendel when he brings the corpse to them in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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