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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Beowulf do when he sees Grendel's body in the lair?
(a) Weeps.
(b) Leaves the body untouched.
(c) Burns the body.
(d) Cuts off Grendel's head.

2. After Grendel's defeat, what do the Danes decorate the hall with?
(a) Pictures of Beowulf.
(b) Golden embroidery.
(c) Tapestries depicting the battle.
(d) Dragon scales.

3. What is Hrunting?
(a) Hrothgar's hall.
(b) A shield.
(c) Grendel's mother's hall.
(d) Beowulf's sword.

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

5. What does Hrothgar give Beowulf that is so tough no steel can cleave it?
(a) A suit of armor.
(b) A shield.
(c) Shin guards.
(d) A plated helmet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Grendel's mother use to try to kill Beowulf?

2. How does Beowulf wish he could fight the dragon?

3. Where does the dragon that Beowulf defeats live?

4. What promise does Hrothgar make to Beowulf after Grendel's mother is defeated?

5. How many warriors does Beowulf take with him to the dragon's den?

(see the answer key)

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