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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hygmod proposes a truce by what gesture in Chapter 10?
(a) A white flag.
(b) A chest of treasure.
(c) A feast.
(d) Drawing his sword with his left hand.

2. What does Grendel want to know that the dragon won't answer?
(a) How.
(b) Why.
(c) Where.
(d) When.

3. What adjective does Grendel use to describe his war?
(a) Idiotic.
(b) Neverending.
(c) Fun.
(d) Tedious.

4. At what time of day does Grendel wander outside?
(a) Night.
(b) He never goes outside.
(c) Morning.
(d) Mid-day.

5. Who is the leader of the Heathobards who poses a threat to Hrothgar?
(a) Heremod.
(b) Halga.
(c) Hygmod.
(d) Ingeld.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does the dragon give Grendel?

2. What does Grendel call the bard in the hall?

3. What does the pool of firesnakes protect?

4. In what year of Grendel's wars does Hrothgar's power begin to fail?

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

(see the answer key)

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