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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who leaves Hrothgar's hall unimpressed by the blind man's words in Chapter 3?
(a) Hrothulf.
(b) Hrothgar.
(c) Unferth.
(d) The old Shaper.

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

3. What literary device is demonstrated in the word “sizzle” in Chapter 1?
(a) Assonance.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Onomatopoeia.
(d) Simile.

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

5. Grendel compares the ram to what?
(a) His mother.
(b) Himself.
(c) The Shaper.
(d) A slow-witted king.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hrothgar think Grendel is hanging from the tree?

2. Why does the bull attack Grendel?

3. Where does Grendel live?

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

5. Where does Grendel sit to watch the mens' activities?

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