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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Grendel discover after leaving the dragon?
(a) The dragon charmed him.
(b) The dragon gave him a jewel.
(c) He accidentally stole the dragon's gold.
(d) The dragon cursed him.

2. Where does the sunken door lead to?
(a) The outside.
(b) Into Hrothgar's hall.
(c) The dragon's lair.
(d) A treasure cave.

3. At what time of day does Grendel wander outside?
(a) Night.
(b) Morning.
(c) He never goes outside.
(d) Mid-day.

4. Grendel claims he is the disfigured son of what in Chapter 1?
(a) The Devil.
(b) Demons.
(c) Men.
(d) Lunatics.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what part of his body is Hrothgar sick?

2. What does Grendel do with Unferth when he comes to the cave?

3. The dragon's great ambition is to do what?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who proves to be more heroic during the encounter between Unferth and Grendel in Grendel's cave?

2. The dragon talks about fate, free will, and the consistency of time but encourages Grendel to change something. How does the dragon not heed his own advice?

3. Why do you think Grendel is so offended by the Shaper's words?

4. Describe the location of Grendel’s home.

5. How does Grendel feel about the brainless ram?

6. What is the dragon’s dictum? How does he play out this dictum?

7. Does Grendel have delusions about his own intelligence?

8. What does Grendel do when Unferth falls asleep in his cave in Chapter 6?

9. Describe how the bull fights in Chapter 2.

10. What do snakes symbolize in the novel?

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