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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 the Chinaman keep caged?
(a) A spider.
(b) A bird.
(c) A cricket.
(d) A snake.

2. What does Grendel say Hrothgar's sons would do with their father's gold?
(a) Divide it evenly.
(b) Weigh it in their minds.
(c) Spend it.
(d) Give it all away.

3. Who does Grendel scream for but does not help him get away from the bull?
(a) The Dragon.
(b) Hrothgar.
(c) His mother.
(d) His father.

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

5. Who does Grendel say explains things to him?
(a) His mother.
(b) The Dragon.
(c) The Shaper.
(d) Hrothgar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Grendel want to know that the dragon won't answer?

2. What literary device is demonstrated in the word “sizzle” in Chapter 1?

3. Which craftsmen have a special place in the village?

4. What adjective does Grendel use to describe his war?

5. What is Grendel caught in when the bull charges him in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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