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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What attacked Beowulf while he was in the ocean with Breca?
(a) A serpent.
(b) Breca.
(c) Sharks.
(d) A pirate.

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

3. When Beowulf and his men reach Heorot, what are they heavy with?
(a) Gold.
(b) Too much food.
(c) Weariness.
(d) Gifts for the King.

4. What kind of man is Unferth described as being?
(a) Loving.
(b) Cheerful.
(c) Jealous.
(d) Cowardly.

5. How tall is Grendel?
(a) 7 feet tall.
(b) 9 feet tall.
(c) 20 feet tall.
(d) 12 feet tall.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Beowulf, what did he and Breca giddily plunge into the water to do?

2. What color is the banner Hrothgar gives Beowulf?

3. What decorates the goblets the Queen uses to serve Beowulf and his men?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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