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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 Grendel say his mother smells of in Chapter 2?
(a) Jasmine.
(b) Oats and honey.
(c) Pig and fish.
(d) Roses.

2. What does Hrothgar think Grendel is hanging from the tree?
(a) A cave troll.
(b) A man.
(c) A bear.
(d) An oak-tree spirit.

3. What do the men think Grendel's blood is in Chapter 2?
(a) Sap.
(b) Bull's blood.
(c) Water.
(d) Mud.

4. What language do the men speak in Chapter 2?
(a) German.
(b) French.
(c) The same as Grendel.
(d) Dutch.

5. What advice does the dragon give Grendel?
(a) To devour the queen.
(b) To move away.
(c) To kill Hrothgar.
(d) To seek out gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the narrator’s name?

2. Who is Grendel’s only friend?

3. What threat, besides Grendel, does Hrothgar face?

4. What happened to Freawaru's mother?

5. What do the king and queen wait patiently to happen in Chapter 10?

(see the answer key)

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