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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Grendel slip on that gives the Stranger the upper hand in Chapter 12?
(a) Blood.
(b) A bench.
(c) Water.
(d) Sleeping men.

2. What does Grendel consider the ultimate act of nihilism?
(a) Killing the queen.
(b) Killing the king.
(c) Killing the princes.
(d) Killing the Shaper.

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

4. In Chapter 6, Who is the first to realize Grendel can talk?
(a) Unferth.
(b) A priest.
(c) Unferth.
(d) Wealtheow.

5. What would happen if Grendel killed the last Scylding?
(a) He would have to move.
(b) He would be bored.
(c) He would be hunted.
(d) The dragon would be right.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Hrothgar's men watch for an attack in Chapter 10?

2. The giant is described as having the strength of how many men, according to the narrative in Chapter 10?

3. What three things does the dragon know?

4. Who is the thane who boldly opposes Grendel?

5. What does Hrothgar think Grendel is hanging from the tree?

(see the answer key)

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