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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many serpents did Beowulf slay in his story of the swimming competition between he and Breca's?
(a) 10.
(b) 15.
(c) 2.
(d) 6.

2. How many men did Beowulf bring with him to Denmark?
(a) 14.
(b) 50.
(c) 13.
(d) 5.

3. What are Grendel's arms described as being like?
(a) A mighty king's.
(b) Tree trunks.
(c) Bands of steel.
(d) A hairy gorilla's.

4. What instruments are playing as the Queen enters the hall?
(a) Flutes.
(b) Trumpets.
(c) Drums.
(d) Harps.

5. What does Grendel do with the men he takes from Heorot?
(a) Takes them home for meat.
(b) Throws them off a cliff.
(c) Uses them as slaves.
(d) Feeds them to the sea serpents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Unferth claim Beowulf lost a swimming match to?

2. Who leads Beowulf to the Grendel lake?

3. What does Beowulf give Wiglaf before he dies?

4. What color is the banner Hrothgar gives Beowulf?

5. Who does Beowulf will his sword to in case of his death?

(see the answer key)

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