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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the thane who boldly opposes Grendel?
(a) Hrothulf.
(b) Unferth.
(c) Ecgtheow.
(d) Beowulf.

3. Where does the dragon live?
(a) A nest in the forest.
(b) Beneath the lake.
(c) A cave in the mountains.
(d) In an abandoned hall.

4. How many tribes does Hrothgar make treaties with?
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) One.
(d) Five.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men think Grendel's blood is in Chapter 2?

2. What does Grendel discover after leaving the dragon?

3. In Chapter 7, How does Grendel resolve to kill Wealtheow?

4. How does Grendel discover that he cannot be harmed in Chapter 6?

5. The dragon says Grendel looks just like what when he is scared?

(see the answer key)

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