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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Beowulf will his sword to in case of his death?
(a) Wulfgar.
(b) Hrothgar.
(c) His warriors.
(d) Unferth.

2. What instrument does the minstrel play while Beowulf and his men are in the hall?
(a) The violin.
(b) The flute.
(c) The piano.
(d) The harp.

3. What promise does Hrothgar make to Beowulf after Grendel's mother is defeated?
(a) He promises his daughter to Beowulf as his wife.
(b) He promises to leave the throne to Beowulf.
(c) He promises him a great treasure.
(d) He promises friendship and trade with Beowulf's people.

4. Where does Beowulf say he and his men are from?
(a) Germany.
(b) Sweden.
(c) England.
(d) Denmark.

5. Where does Beowulf see a "tremendous sword" in the lair of Grendel's mother?
(a) At her side.
(b) On a table.
(c) In the armory.
(d) On the wall.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Grendel enter the hall?

4. How far is Grendel's mother's lair from the windy cliffs?

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

(see the answer key)

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