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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. In Chapter 8, who does Hrothgar intend to give to Ingeld to support a truce?
(a) Grendel.
(b) Freawaru.
(c) Hrothgar.
(d) Wealtheow.

2. Who is Halga's orphaned son?
(a) Hrothulf.
(b) Heremod.
(c) Hygmod.
(d) Beowulf.

3. Who is the leader of the Heathobards who poses a threat to Hrothgar?
(a) Heremod.
(b) Hygmod.
(c) Ingeld.
(d) Halga.

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

5. What is the name of Hrothulf's old companion?
(a) Red Horse.
(b) The Shaper.
(c) Ork.
(d) Beowulf.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Hrothgar's third child?

2. What statues stand near Hrothgar's hall?

3. In Chapter 7, what is Wealtheow's hair color described as?

4. In Chapter 10, why does Hengest kill Finn?

5. What happens to the Shaper in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the sentiment that bread-thieves die while murderers go free. What is meant by this statement?

2. Describe Grendel's reaction to the Strangers. How does he feel about the lead Stranger?

3. In Chapter 12, who are Grendel's final words directed toward? What foreshadowing do his words provide?

4. Discuss the people's view of religion after years of Grendel's oppression.

5. Discuss Ork's behavior as he talks about the King of Gods.

6. What do Wealtheow's words to the sleeping Hrothulf mean?

7. How do the Danes respond to the arrival of the Geats?

8. What is the relationship between Hrothgar and Wealtheow? Are they a happy couple?

9. In Chapter 12, discuss Grendel's interpretation of why his mother does not answer him as he calls for her while fighting the Stranger.

10. 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?

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