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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 2, who is brooding with grief and greedy for revenge?
(a) Hrothgar.
(b) Beowulf.
(c) Unferth.
(d) Grendel's mother.

2. When Beowulf reaches the bank of the lake, what does he do?
(a) Places Grendel's mother's head on a spear.
(b) Places Grendel's head on a spear.
(c) Falls to the ground in exhaustion.
(d) Kisses the ground.

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

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

5. As Beowulf prepares to leave Denmark, what does Hrothgar do "as if his heart would break?"
(a) Watches the ships sail away.
(b) Helps Beowulf load his possessions.
(c) Sings.
(d) Weeps.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of boat to Beowulf and his men sail away from Denmark in?

2. Who leads Beowulf to the Grendel lake?

3. What promise does Hrothgar make to Beowulf after Grendel's mother is defeated?

4. What is Hrunting?

5. What does Grendel's mother take off the wall in the hall?

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