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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do the men think Grendel is in Chapter 2?
(a) A bull.
(b) A tree fungus.
(c) A bear.
(d) A monster.

3. Where does Grendel sit to watch the mens' activities?
(a) The dragon's cave.
(b) The top of Hrothgar's hall.
(c) The eaves of the forest.
(d) The circle of gods.

4. What does Grendel compare the fire to in Chapter 1?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Crows.
(c) Wolves.
(d) Buzzards.

5. What does Hrothgar throw at Grendel in Chapter 3?
(a) A spear.
(b) A battle-ax.
(c) A shield.
(d) A knife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Grendel compares the ram to what?

2. What does Grendel call the bard in the hall?

3. What do the people do with the remains of those killed by Grendel in Chapter 1?

4. Grendel claims he is the disfigured son of what in Chapter 1?

5. What are the workers replacing after Grendel’s attack in Hrothgar’s Hall in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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