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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Beowulf kill Grendel's mother?
(a) He throws her to the sea serpents.
(b) He stabs her through the heart.
(c) He cuts off her head.
(d) He strangles her.

2. Who did Hrothgar give golden rings and bracelets to?
(a) His followers.
(b) Grendel's mother.
(c) His wife.
(d) Grendel.

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

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

5. At what point does Beowulf decide to enter the lake to search for Grendel's mother?
(a) He does not enter the lake.
(b) Immediately upon arrival.
(c) After blowing his horn for the second time.
(d) When Grendel's mother calls out to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Beowulf when Grendel's mother arrives at Heorot?

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

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

4. What does Grendel do with the men he takes from Heorot?

5. Who forged the tremendous sword that is in Grendel's mother's lair?

(see the answer key)

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