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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Hrothgar's queen?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Grendel.
(c) Greta.
(d) Wealhtheow.

2. According to Beowulf, what did he and Breca giddily plunge into the water to do?
(a) Battle monster whales.
(b) Swim to the far shore.
(c) Impress the maidens.
(d) Cool off.

3. What does Beowulf call Unferth's claims against him?
(a) Utter lies.
(b) A drunkard's tale.
(c) A fool's tongue wagging.
(d) Hogwash.

4. What decorates the goblets the Queen uses to serve Beowulf and his men?
(a) Jewels.
(b) Copper.
(c) Carvings of dragons.
(d) Nothing.

5. According to Beowulf, in the story of his swimming competition with Breca, who cried out for help?
(a) A sailor.
(b) Beowulf.
(c) The whales.
(d) Breca.

Short Answer Questions

1. During their swimming competition, what separated Beowulf and Breca?

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

3. What color is the banner Hrothgar gives Beowulf?

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

5. What does Beowulf do with his "grisly trophy" of Grendel's defeat?

(see the answer key)

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