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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, How does Grendel resolve to kill Wealtheow?
(a) Bite off her head.
(b) Tear her limbs off.
(c) Roast her over the fire.
(d) Throw her to the firesnakes.

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

3. Where are criminals sent to live?
(a) An island.
(b) The mountains.
(c) The forest.
(d) A cave.

4. What do the men think Grendel is in Chapter 2?
(a) A bull.
(b) A bear.
(c) A monster.
(d) A tree fungus.

5. What does Grendel find in the woods while circling the hall in Chapter 4?
(a) A pile of treasure.
(b) Garbage.
(c) A dead man.
(d) A store of weapons.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Grendel avoid the bull in Chapter 2?

2. Who is Hygmod's sister?

3. What course of action does Red Horse suggest to Hrothulf in Chapter 8?

4. In Chapter 8, who does Hrothgar intend to give to Ingeld to support a truce?

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

(see the answer key)

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