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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Grendel live?
(a) In a nest in the woods.
(b) In a hole in the ground.
(c) In an underground cavern.
(d) In a mountain cave.

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

3. Who leaves Hrothgar's hall unimpressed by the blind man's words in Chapter 3?
(a) Unferth.
(b) Hrothulf.
(c) The old Shaper.
(d) Hrothgar.

4. Who comes to finally help Grendel in Chapter 2?
(a) Hrothgar.
(b) His mother.
(c) The Dragon.
(d) The Shaper.

5. What do the people do with the remains of those killed by Grendel in Chapter 1?
(a) Throw them in the sea.
(b) Burn them.
(c) Hang them in trees.
(d) Bury them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the word used to denote the king's followers?

2. What is an adder?

3. Grendel compares talking to what in Chapter 2?

4. How old is Hrothgar when Grendel decides to destroy him?

5. Who is Grendel’s only friend?

(see the answer key)

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