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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has Grendel been at war with humans in Chapter 1?
(a) Twelve years.
(b) Twenty years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Fifteen years.

2. In Chapter 6, what does Unferth say he will do since Grendel refuse to kill him?
(a) Unferth will kill himself.
(b) Unferth will kill Grendel's mother.
(c) Unferth will kill both Grendel and his mother.
(d) Unferth will run away.

3. Grendel compares talking to what in Chapter 2?
(a) A coffin.
(b) Boredom.
(c) Power.
(d) Freedom.

4. Why does the bull attack Grendel?
(a) All animals hate Grendel.
(b) Its calf is close by.
(c) Grendel tried to kill it.
(d) It is hungry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do the priests ask the gods to deliver them from in Chapter 9?

2. What does Grendel consider the ultimate act of nihilism?

3. Where does Grendel live?

4. In Chapter 9, who joins Ork and the other three priests?

5. In Chapter 7, How does Grendel resolve to kill Wealtheow?

(see the answer key)

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