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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Grendel consider the ultimate act of nihilism?
(a) Killing the queen.
(b) Killing the princes.
(c) Killing the Shaper.
(d) Killing the king.

2. Why does the bull attack Grendel?
(a) Grendel tried to kill it.
(b) It is hungry.
(c) All animals hate Grendel.
(d) Its calf is close by.

3. How does Grendel avoid the bull in Chapter 2?
(a) His mother helps him.
(b) By capturing the bull.
(c) By killing it.
(d) By twisting its horn.

4. The dragon says Grendel looks just like what when he is scared?
(a) A small child.
(b) A rabbit.
(c) A woman.
(d) A man.

5. Who does Grendel ask the blind priest to tell him about in Chapter 9?
(a) Hrothgar.
(b) Cain.
(c) The Dragon.
(d) The King of Gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. What literary device is demonstrated in the word “sizzle” in Chapter 1?

2. How long has Grendel been at war with humans in Chapter 1?

3. In Chapter 7, Unferth is accused of killing whom?

4. What does Grendel observe an archer killing in Chapter 9?

5. Who is Grendel’s only friend?

(see the answer key)

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