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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which race does the harper say creatures like Grendel come from?
(a) The firesnakes.
(b) The devil's.
(c) The cursed race or Cain's.
(d) The dragon's.

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

3. What does the Shaper sing of that upsets Grendel?
(a) Grendel's mother.
(b) God.
(c) Grendel.
(d) Wealtheow.

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

5. Where does Grendel go at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) To the dragon's lair.
(b) To his cave.
(c) Deeper into the mountains.
(d) Across the sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Grendel say his mother smells of in Chapter 2?

2. What does Grendel do with the corpse in Chapter 4?

3. In Chapter 6, what does Unferth say he will do since Grendel refuse to kill him?

4. How long are the dragon's talons?

5. Who is the thane who boldly opposes Grendel?

(see the answer key)

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