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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. How many sons does Hrothgar have by Wealtheow?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) None.
2. Why have the Strangers come in Chapter 11?
(a) To help Hrothgar with Grendel.
(b) To capture Wealtheow.
(c) To kill Hrothgar.
(d) To foster Hrothulf.
3. Who gathers around to watch Grendel die?
(a) The firesnakes.
(b) Animals who are his old enemies.
(c) Men.
(d) Priests.
4. Grendel says the priests taste like what?
(a) Duck eggs.
(b) Snake.
(c) Chicken.
(d) Old goat.
5. Grendel thinks that the Stranger is what in Chapter 11?
(a) Dead.
(b) Lucky.
(c) Weak.
(d) Crazy.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who does the Shaper look for but who never visits in Chapter 10?
2. What do the king and queen wait patiently to happen in Chapter 10?
3. Grendel says that what is the worst pain in Chapter 10?
4. When Grendel begins to fight the Stranger he considers him what?
5. In Chapter 10, What does Hengest take from Finn?
Short Essay Questions
1. Discuss Ork's behavior as he talks about the King of Gods.
2. 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?
3. Describe Grendel's reaction to the Strangers. How does he feel about the lead Stranger?
4. Discuss Wealtheow's life at Hart and her unspoken feelings about her position as queen.
5. In Chapter 12, discuss Grendel's interpretation of why his mother does not answer him as he calls for her while fighting the Stranger.
6. Describe the behavior of Grendel's mother. How are her actions altered by Grendel's increase in power?
7. The goat invading the mere can be seen as a symbol and foreshadowing. What does the goat stand for?
8. What do Wealtheow's words to the sleeping Hrothulf mean?
9. What does Grendel mean by saying that it is just as pointless to kill Wealtheow as to let her live?
10. Describe the effect Wealtheow has on Hrothgar's hall.
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