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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what part of his body is Hrothgar sick?
(a) His mind.
(b) His stomach.
(c) His heart.
(d) His soul.

2. What does the Shaper sing of that upsets Grendel?
(a) Wealtheow.
(b) God.
(c) Grendel.
(d) Grendel's mother.

3. In Chapter 11, what does Grendel call the Strangers in their armor?
(a) Great bulls.
(b) Silly men.
(c) Fat cows.
(d) Wild bears.

4. At what time of day does Grendel wander outside?
(a) Morning.
(b) Mid-day.
(c) Night.
(d) He never goes outside.

5. What do the people sacrifice to the god statues?
(a) A calf.
(b) A virgin.
(c) A child.
(d) An ox.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, who calms the argument between Unferth and another thane?

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

3. What is an adder?

4. Who is the young king?

5. What three things does the dragon know?

(see the answer key)

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