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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Grendel discover that he cannot be harmed in Chapter 6?
(a) He steps on a spearhead.
(b) He hits himself with a knife.
(c) His mother scratches him.
(d) A guard attacks him.

2. Why is Unferth so weak?
(a) Because the journey into the cave is difficult.
(b) Because he is wounded.
(c) Because he is old.
(d) Because he has traveled a far distance.

3. In Chapter 7, How does Grendel resolve to kill Wealtheow?
(a) Roast her over the fire.
(b) Throw her to the firesnakes.
(c) Bite off her head.
(d) Tear her limbs off.

4. What does Grendel call Unferth in Chapter 6?
(a) A poor jangler.
(b) A girl.
(c) A baby.
(d) A coward.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What can no longer harm Grendel after his visit with the dragon?

2. What do the women place on the Shaper's eyes in Chapter 10?

3. What does Grendel say Hrothgar's sons would do with their father's gold?

4. Who is Halga's orphaned son?

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

(see the answer key)

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