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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Hrothgar build on his hill out of stone?
(a) A wall.
(b) Roads.
(c) A hall.
(d) A throne.

2. In Chapter 6, Who is the first to realize Grendel can talk?
(a) Unferth.
(b) Unferth.
(c) A priest.
(d) Wealtheow.

3. Why does the dragon tell Grendel to stand off to the side?
(a) Because he is blocking the light.
(b) Because the dragon does not want Grendel on his gold.
(c) So Grendel is not accidentally burned.
(d) There is more room on the side for Grendel to sit.

4. What does the pool of firesnakes protect?
(a) A sunken door.
(b) The dragon's treasure.
(c) The dragon's cave.
(d) Grendel's treasure.

5. What does Grendel throw at Unferth in Chapter 6?
(a) Shields.
(b) Benches.
(c) Spears.
(d) Apples.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Grendel call Unferth in Chapter 6?

4. Why does the bull attack Grendel?

5. What do the villagers at the disposal of the bodies do in the end of Chapter 1?

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