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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the dragon's final advice to Grendel in Chapter 5?
(a) To kill all men.
(b) To seek gold and sit on it.
(c) To capture the queen.
(d) To leave the village.

3. Why is Unferth so weak?
(a) Because he has traveled a far distance.
(b) Because he is old.
(c) Because he is wounded.
(d) Because the journey into the cave is difficult.

4. What does Hrothgar throw at Grendel in Chapter 3?
(a) A spear.
(b) A battle-ax.
(c) A knife.
(d) A shield.

5. Who is the thane who boldly opposes Grendel?
(a) Hrothulf.
(b) Ecgtheow.
(c) Beowulf.
(d) Unferth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Grendel go at the end of Chapter 4?

2. Where does the sunken door lead to?

3. In Chapter 6, Who is the first to realize Grendel can talk?

4. Where is Grendel going when he leaves his home in Chapter 1?

5. What does Grendel throw at Unferth in Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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