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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 7, what is Wealtheow's hair color described as?
(a) Black.
(b) Copper-red.
(c) Blonde.
(d) Brunette.

3. How many sons does Hrothgar have by Wealtheow?
(a) None.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

4. What time of year is it when Grendel begins his war with Hrothgar?
(a) Winter.
(b) Fall.
(c) Summer.
(d) Spring.

5. What is Grendel's law?
(a) There is no limit to desire but desire's needs.
(b) Leave only the queen.
(c) Blood equals power.
(d) Kill them all.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the village children make in the snow in Chapter 9?

2. What invades Grendel's mere in Chapter 10?

3. In Chapter 10, what do Finn and Hengest pledge to each other?

4. What does Hrothgar think Grendel is hanging from the tree?

5. Hrothgar refuses treasure so Hygmod offers what as a sign of the truce?

(see the answer key)

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