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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What threat, besides Grendel, does Hrothgar face?
(a) Hrothulf.
(b) Unferth.
(c) Beowulf.
(d) A younger king.

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

3. What animal is the speaker shooing away in Chapter 1?
(a) Bull.
(b) Bird.
(c) Ram.
(d) Bear.

4. Where does the sunken door lead to?
(a) The outside.
(b) Into Hrothgar's hall.
(c) The dragon's lair.
(d) A treasure cave.

5. How does Grendel initially feel about the party in Hart in Chapter 4?
(a) He wants to devour everyone.
(b) He wants some food.
(c) He does not like the music.
(d) He is swept up in it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Hrothgar build on his hill out of stone?

3. In Chapter 7, who calms the argument between Unferth and another thane?

4. What does Grendel call the words of the blind man in Chapter 3?

5. What does the Shaper sing of that upsets Grendel?

(see the answer key)

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