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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the priest who comes and speaks to Grendel after the ceremony in Chapter 9?
(a) Trig.
(b) Ogg.
(c) Ork.
(d) Frigg.

2. In Chapter 7, Unferth is accused of killing whom?
(a) His wife.
(b) His sons.
(c) His father.
(d) His brother.

3. Grendel says that he hopes the number twelve is what in Chapter 7?
(a) The number of men he can eat at once.
(b) The number of men he can carry.
(c) A holy number.
(d) The days of the month.

4. Where does Grendel sit to watch the mens' activities?
(a) The circle of gods.
(b) The dragon's cave.
(c) The eaves of the forest.
(d) The top of Hrothgar's hall.

5. What is unique about Ork?
(a) He cannot talk.
(b) He cannot hear.
(c) He is unable to walk.
(d) He is blind.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the bull attack Grendel?

2. What does Grendel see for the first time the night he hangs in the tree in Chapter 2?

3. What is the dragon's final advice to Grendel in Chapter 5?

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

5. What does Grendel discover after leaving the dragon?

(see the answer key)

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