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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Grendel going when he leaves his home in Chapter 1?
(a) The mountains.
(b) Hrothgar's Hall.
(c) The moors.
(d) The forest.

2. Hrothgar refuses treasure so Hygmod offers what as a sign of the truce?
(a) The bear.
(b) His son.
(c) His sister.
(d) His castle.

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

4. What is the name of Hrothgar's hall?
(a) Hart.
(b) Golden Hall.
(c) Hrothgar's Throne.
(d) The Great Hall.

5. What does the old woman tell the children about in Chapter 10?
(a) A dragon in the mountains.
(b) A giant from across the sea.
(c) A monster in the woods.
(d) A hidden underwater cave.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the thane who boldly opposes Grendel?

2. Who is Unferth's father?

3. In Chapter 8, what does Hrothgar dream of?

4. What is the name of Hrothgar's third child?

5. What animal is the speaker shooing away in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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