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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What changes in the spring between the clans of men?
(a) They begin warring.
(b) They plant crops together.
(c) They sign a truce.
(d) They build one main hall.

2. Where does Grendel go at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) Deeper into the mountains.
(b) Across the sea.
(c) To the dragon's lair.
(d) To his cave.

3. Which craftsmen have a special place in the village?
(a) Cobblers.
(b) Blacksmiths.
(c) Carpenters.
(d) Gold workers.

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

5. What does Grendel call the bard in the hall?
(a) Hrothulf.
(b) The Shaper.
(c) Unferth.
(d) The Liar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men think Grendel's blood is in Chapter 2?

2. At what time of day does Grendel wander outside?

3. What does Grendel see for the first time the night he hangs in the tree in Chapter 2?

4. What does Grendel ultimately do to the outlawed men?

5. Who does Grendel scream for but does not help him get away from the bull?

(see the answer key)

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