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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Beowulf's family name?
(a) Waegmundings.
(b) Wulfgarian.
(c) Hrothgar.
(d) Edmundson.

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

3. Who is to receive Beowulf's treasure if he dies?
(a) Hygelac.
(b) Wulfgar.
(c) Hrothgar.
(d) Unferth.

4. After Beowulf tells the story of himself and Breca, what does he call Unferth?
(a) An idiot.
(b) A truthful storyteller.
(c) A brave man.
(d) A coward.

5. What does the wound Beowulf receives from the dragon do?
(a) Cause his arm to wither.
(b) Grow cold.
(c) Swelter and sell.
(d) Heal miraculously.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Beowulf and his men cross on their way to Heorot?

2. Where does Beowulf say his funeral fire is to be?

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

4. As Chapter 3 begins, how long has Beowulf reigned as king?

5. What happened to the rest of Beowulf's family, save for one?

(see the answer key)

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