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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the dragon live?
(a) A nest in the forest.
(b) A cave in the mountains.
(c) In an abandoned hall.
(d) Beneath the lake.

2. What is the dragon's final advice to Grendel in Chapter 5?
(a) To seek gold and sit on it.
(b) To leave the village.
(c) To kill all men.
(d) To capture the queen.

3. Who is Grendel’s only friend?
(a) Bones.
(b) His shadow.
(c) His mother.
(d) The firesnakes.

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

5. What threat, besides Grendel, does Hrothgar face?
(a) Hrothulf.
(b) A younger king.
(c) Unferth.
(d) Beowulf.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what does Grendel call the Strangers in their armor?

2. What happened to Freawaru's mother?

3. Who is the lead Stranger said to have challenged to a swimming match in Chapter 11?

4. Why is Wealtheow not immediately allowed in the hall with the strangers?

5. How does Grendel escape the Stranger in Chapter 12?

(see the answer key)

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