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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 Hrothgar's younger brother?
(a) Hrothulf.
(b) Hygmod.
(c) Heremod.
(d) Halga.

2. What does Grendel discover about the second man he snatches in Chapter 12?
(a) It is Hrothgar.
(b) He is dead.
(c) He is awake.
(d) It is Unferth.

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

4. What do the king and queen wait patiently to happen in Chapter 10?
(a) The truce to be upheld.
(b) Beowulf to arrive.
(c) The Shaper to die.
(d) Grendel to die.

5. What does Grendel take from Hrothgar's Hall in Chapter 1?
(a) Weapons.
(b) Food.
(c) Treasure.
(d) Men to eat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument does the assistant play at the Shaper’s funeral?

2. What is an adder?

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

4. What do the men think Grendel is in Chapter 2?

5. Grendel compares the ram to what?

(see the answer key)

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