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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. The Stranger tells Grendel to do what in Chapter 12?
(a) Die.
(b) Sing of walls.
(c) Dance.
(d) Lie down.
2. Where are the Strangers from that arrive in Chapter 11?
(a) Germany.
(b) Geatland.
(c) Denmark.
(d) Sweden.
3. In Chapter 7, How does Grendel resolve to kill Wealtheow?
(a) Tear her limbs off.
(b) Bite off her head.
(c) Throw her to the firesnakes.
(d) Roast her over the fire.
4. At what time of day do the Strangers arrive in Chapter 11?
(a) An hour before dawn.
(b) Midnight.
(c) Noon.
(d) Mid-day.
5. What statues stand near Hrothgar's hall?
(a) The Scylding gods.
(b) Of Grendel.
(c) Of Hrothgar.
(d) Of Wealtheow.
Short Answer Questions
1. The young priest tells the people that the gods made what for their joy?
2. In Chapter 12, who does Grendel call out for in the middle of battle?
3. What do the king and queen wait patiently to happen in Chapter 10?
4. Hrothgar refuses treasure so Hygmod offers what as a sign of the truce?
5. What is Hygmod leading when he meets Hrothgar?
Short Essay Questions
1. Discuss Wealtheow's life at Hart and her unspoken feelings about her position as queen.
2. What similarities do you see between the brief account of Finn and Hnaef and Hrothgar and Wealtheow's brother?
3. Describe the lead Stranger. How does he act? What does he look like?
4. Describe the effect Wealtheow has on Hrothgar's hall.
5. What do Wealtheow's words to the sleeping Hrothulf mean?
6. Compare the bowsman hunting the hart to the priest coming to Grendel in the ring of gods.
7. The goat invading the mere can be seen as a symbol and foreshadowing. What does the goat stand for?
8. What is the relationship between Hrothgar and Wealtheow? Are they a happy couple?
9. Describe the behavior of Grendel's mother. How are her actions altered by Grendel's increase in power?
10. Discuss the priests' reaction to Ork's tale of speaking with the Great Destroyer.
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