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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the lead Stranger said to have challenged to a swimming match in Chapter 11?
(a) Unferth.
(b) Beowulf.
(c) Hrothgar.
(d) Breca.

2. In Chapter 10, why does Hengest kill Finn?
(a) Finn killed Henest's father.
(b) Self-defense.
(c) Power and revenge.
(d) Boredom.

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

4. What changes in the spring between the clans of men?
(a) They sign a truce.
(b) They begin warring.
(c) They build one main hall.
(d) They plant crops together.

5. What happens when Grendel strikes the ground in Chapter 4?
(a) A twelve foot seam opens.
(b) A volcano erupts.
(c) The Hall crumbles.
(d) The earth quakes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men does Grendel kill on his first raid?

2. What is the downside of Grendel's new power?

3. In Chapter 6, Who is the first to realize Grendel can talk?

4. Who does Grendel say explains things to him?

5. In what year of Grendel's wars does Hrothgar's power begin to fail?

(see the answer key)

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