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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The dragon encourages Grendel to do what with his life?
(a) Kill Hrothgar.
(b) Ignore Men.
(c) Change the future.
(d) Burn down Hart.

2. Who leaves Hrothgar's hall unimpressed by the blind man's words in Chapter 3?
(a) Unferth.
(b) Hrothulf.
(c) The old Shaper.
(d) Hrothgar.

3. How many days after their first meeting does Unferth seek out Grendel's cave?
(a) Four.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

4. Who is Hygmod's sister?
(a) Freawaru.
(b) Idun.
(c) Wealtheow.
(d) Freya.

5. In Chapter 7, what happens to the bear?
(a) It runs away.
(b) Hymgod looses it.
(c) Grendel kills it.
(d) Hrothgar has it killed for food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the people do with the remains of those killed by Grendel in Chapter 1?

2. How many sons does Hrothgar have by Wealtheow?

3. In what part of his body is Hrothgar sick?

4. What does Grendel find in the woods while circling the hall in Chapter 4?

5. What does Grendel see for the first time the night he hangs in the tree in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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