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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As Beowulf and his men march to Heorot, what glares from their helmets?
(a) A wolf's head.
(b) A stag's head.
(c) A lion's head.
(d) A boar's head.

3. According to Beowulf, who was the first ashore in the swimming match with Breca?
(a) Breca.
(b) A whale.
(c) It was a tie.
(d) Beowulf.

4. What does Beowulf do when the celebration after Grendel's defeat ends?
(a) Leaves immediately for the lair of Grendel's mother.
(b) Seeks an audience with the queen.
(c) Makes sure his men are fed.
(d) Sleeps.

5. How many horses does Hrothgar give Beowulf and his men?
(a) 15.
(b) 3.
(c) 19.
(d) 8.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Wulfgar?

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

3. What did Beowulf and his men cross on their way to Heorot?

4. When Beowulf and his men reach Heorot, what are they heavy with?

5. What does the Queen give Beowulf and his men to drink?

(see the answer key)

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