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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what part of his body is Hrothgar sick?
(a) His heart.
(b) His soul.
(c) His mind.
(d) His stomach.

2. In Chapter 7, How does Grendel resolve to kill Wealtheow?
(a) Tear her limbs off.
(b) Bite off her head.
(c) Throw her to the firesnakes.
(d) Roast her over the fire.

3. What does the Shaper sing of that upsets Grendel?
(a) Wealtheow.
(b) God.
(c) Grendel's mother.
(d) Grendel.

4. In what year of Grendel's wars does Hrothgar's power begin to fail?
(a) The third.
(b) The fifth.
(c) The tenth.
(d) The second.

5. Who does the blind man sing of in Chapter 3?
(a) Wealtheow.
(b) Beowulf.
(c) Hrothgar.
(d) Scyld.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hygmod leading when he meets Hrothgar?

2. Why is Unferth so weak?

3. What happens when Grendel strikes the ground in Chapter 4?

4. Who is Unferth's father?

5. What does Grendel discover after leaving the dragon?

(see the answer key)

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