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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many men does it take to carry Grendel's head?
(a) 4.
(b) 8.
(c) 6.
(d) 2.

2. How does Hrothgar describe the Grendel lake?
(a) Ominous and dark.
(b) Falsely beautiful.
(c) Chilling.
(d) Weird and evil.

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

4. Who forged the tremendous sword that is in Grendel's mother's lair?
(a) Giants of olden time.
(b) Grendel.
(c) Magicians.
(d) Grendel's mother.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Beowulf kill Grendel's mother?

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

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

4. After Beowulf's sword fails to kill Grendel's mother, what does he use to try to fight her?

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

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