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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hrothgar refuses treasure so Hygmod offers what as a sign of the truce?
(a) His castle.
(b) His sister.
(c) The bear.
(d) His son.

2. Grendel refers to what between Wealtheow and Hrothgar in Chapter 8?
(a) A fire.
(b) A scorpion.
(c) A spider.
(d) A chasm.

3. What does Hrothgar think Grendel is hanging from the tree?
(a) A cave troll.
(b) A man.
(c) An oak-tree spirit.
(d) A bear.

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

5. The dragon's great ambition is to do what?
(a) Burn down Hart.
(b) Kill Hrothgar.
(c) Kill Grendel.
(d) Count all his treasure.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Grendel consider the ultimate act of nihilism?

2. Who is Hygmod the lord of?

3. How long has Grendel been at war with humans in Chapter 1?

4. What does Grendel do to Hrothgar's guard that attacks him in Chapter 6?

5. In Chapter 7, what is Wealtheow's hair color described as?

(see the answer key)

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