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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What promise does Hrothgar make to Beowulf after Grendel's mother is defeated?
(a) He promises friendship and trade with Beowulf's people.
(b) He promises his daughter to Beowulf as his wife.
(c) He promises to leave the throne to Beowulf.
(d) He promises him a great treasure.

2. What is the Grendel lake lined with?
(a) Tall grasses.
(b) Trees.
(c) Mountains.
(d) Fierce dragons.

3. Who is Wulfgar?
(a) Beowulf's kinsman.
(b) The King's herald.
(c) Hrothgar's son.
(d) Grendel's son.

4. What color is the banner Hrothgar gives Beowulf?
(a) Green.
(b) Silver.
(c) Gold.
(d) Red.

5. How far is Grendel's mother's lair from the windy cliffs?
(a) Fifty yards.
(b) Three miles.
(c) A mile.
(d) A week's journey.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men did Beowulf bring with him to Denmark?

2. Who leads Beowulf to the Grendel lake?

3. When Beowulf enters Heorot, what two things does he present to Hrothgar?

4. Who meets Beowulf and his men when they reach Denmark?

5. Inside Grendel's mother's lair, what upholds the weight of the water?

(see the answer key)

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