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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long is the dragon's body?
(a) 15 feet.
(b) 20 yards.
(c) Over 50 feet.
(d) 100 feet.

2. What is the Grendel lake lined with?
(a) Trees.
(b) Fierce dragons.
(c) Mountains.
(d) Tall grasses.

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

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

5. What does Beowulf command be made to fight the dragon?
(a) 100 spears.
(b) A mighty sword.
(c) An iron shield.
(d) A suit of armor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Hrothgar?

2. Who promises to come with "a thousand spears and a thousand shields" if the other should be attacked?

3. What does Hrothgar give Beowulf that is so tough no steel can cleave it?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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