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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Grendel compares talking to what in Chapter 2?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Boredom.
(c) A coffin.
(d) Power.

2. How many men does Grendel kill on his first raid?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Seven.
(d) Five.

3. What does Grendel say his mother smells of in Chapter 2?
(a) Roses.
(b) Jasmine.
(c) Pig and fish.
(d) Oats and honey.

4. Why does the bull attack Grendel?
(a) Grendel tried to kill it.
(b) All animals hate Grendel.
(c) It is hungry.
(d) Its calf is close by.

5. In Chapter 6, what does Unferth say he will do since Grendel refuse to kill him?
(a) Unferth will kill Grendel's mother.
(b) Unferth will run away.
(c) Unferth will kill himself.
(d) Unferth will kill both Grendel and his mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long are the dragon's talons?

2. Who is the woman that Grendel killed long ago?

3. What can no longer harm Grendel after his visit with the dragon?

4. Which race does the harper say creatures like Grendel come from?

5. What are the workers replacing after Grendel’s attack in Hrothgar’s Hall in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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