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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who is Hrothgar's younger brother?
(a) Heremod.
(b) Halga.
(c) Hygmod.
(d) Hrothulf.
2. What happened to Freawaru's mother?
(a) She died.
(b) She is a servant.
(c) She is Wealtheow.
(d) She ran away.
3. At what time of day do the Strangers arrive in Chapter 11?
(a) An hour before dawn.
(b) Midnight.
(c) Mid-day.
(d) Noon.
4. Grendel refers to what between Wealtheow and Hrothgar in Chapter 8?
(a) A fire.
(b) A chasm.
(c) A scorpion.
(d) A spider.
5. What does the coast guard wish to know of the Strangers in Chapter 11?
(a) How they made their boat.
(b) Their lineage.
(c) Where they stored their horses.
(d) How long they are staying.
Short Answer Questions
1. Grendel says that everything that happened was what in Chapter 12?
2. What happens when Grendel touches the door in Chapter 12?
3. Who is Hygmod the lord of?
4. What do the king and queen wait patiently to happen in Chapter 10?
5. How many sons does Hrothgar have by Wealtheow?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the lead Stranger. How does he act? What does he look like?
2. What do Wealtheow's words to the sleeping Hrothulf mean?
3. The goat invading the mere can be seen as a symbol and foreshadowing. What does the goat stand for?
4. Compare the bowsman hunting the hart to the priest coming to Grendel in the ring of gods.
5. Discuss the priests' reaction to Ork's tale of speaking with the Great Destroyer.
6. Discuss the statement, "By deeds worth praise a man can, in any kingdom, prosper!" (112). How do these words from the Shaper contradict what the dragon told Grendel?
7. Discuss the people's view of religion after years of Grendel's oppression.
8. Describe Grendel's reaction to the Strangers. How does he feel about the lead Stranger?
9. Discuss Wealtheow's life at Hart and her unspoken feelings about her position as queen.
10. What is the relationship between Hrothgar and Wealtheow? Are they a happy couple?
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