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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Beowulf and his men cross on their way to Heorot?
(a) The Red Sea.
(b) The Jordan River.
(c) The Pacific Ocean.
(d) The Baltic Sea.

2. At what point does Beowulf decide to enter the lake to search for Grendel's mother?
(a) He does not enter the lake.
(b) When Grendel's mother calls out to him.
(c) After blowing his horn for the second time.
(d) Immediately upon arrival.

3. Where does Beowulf say he and his men are from?
(a) Denmark.
(b) England.
(c) Sweden.
(d) Germany.

4. What does Grendel's mother use to try to kill Beowulf?
(a) A knife.
(b) Her hands.
(c) Beowulf's sword.
(d) An axe.

5. What instrument does the minstrel play while Beowulf and his men are in the hall?
(a) The harp.
(b) The piano.
(c) The violin.
(d) The flute.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Beowulf reaches the bank of the lake, what does he do?

2. How does Grendel enter the hall?

3. Who forged the tremendous sword that is in Grendel's mother's lair?

4. How many warriors ride around the mound praising Beowulf?

5. What does Grendel want to do when he is first confronted by Beowulf?

(see the answer key)

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