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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does the Chinaman keep caged?
(a) A snake.
(b) A spider.
(c) A cricket.
(d) A bird.

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

5. How do the men treat Grendel when he brings the corpse to them in Chapter 4?
(a) They attack him.
(b) They thank him.
(c) They welcome him.
(d) They do not see him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Grendel compares talking to what in Chapter 2?

2. What does Grendel call the words of the blind man in Chapter 3?

3. What is an adder?

4. Why does the bull attack Grendel?

5. What sickens Grendel about the battles?

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