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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the workers replacing after Grendel’s attack in Hrothgar’s Hall in Chapter 1?
(a) The roof.
(b) The courtyard.
(c) The door.
(d) The moat.

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

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

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

5. What is the word used to denote the king's followers?
(a) Thanes.
(b) Lords.
(c) Freonds.
(d) Vassals.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the men treat Grendel when he brings the corpse to them in Chapter 4?

2. Who comes to finally help Grendel in Chapter 2?

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

4. What is the narrator’s name?

5. What do the men think Grendel is in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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