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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Grendel call Unferth in Chapter 6?
(a) A girl.
(b) A poor jangler.
(c) A coward.
(d) A baby.

2. What do the men think Grendel's blood is in Chapter 2?
(a) Water.
(b) Sap.
(c) Mud.
(d) Bull's blood.

3. What do the villagers at the disposal of the bodies do in the end of Chapter 1?
(a) They kneel.
(b) They eat.
(c) They sing.
(d) They weep.

4. Why does the dragon tell Grendel to stand off to the side?
(a) So Grendel is not accidentally burned.
(b) Because the dragon does not want Grendel on his gold.
(c) Because he is blocking the light.
(d) There is more room on the side for Grendel to sit.

5. In what part of his body is Hrothgar sick?
(a) His mind.
(b) His heart.
(c) His soul.
(d) His stomach.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men does Grendel kill on his first raid?

2. Where are criminals sent to live?

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

4. Grendel compares the ram to what?

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

(see the answer key)

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