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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epic: Beowulf.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Battle of Maldon," who does Byrhtnoth order to dismount?
(a) Every warrior.
(b) His bard.
(c) His wife.
(d) The priest.

2. What does Beowulf tear off of Grendel?
(a) His leg.
(b) His hand.
(c) His arm.
(d) His tail.

3. Who helped Beowulf fight the dragon?
(a) Hrethric.
(b) Hrothgar.
(c) Unferth.
(d) Wiglaf.

4. What causes Beowulf's death?
(a) Dragon fire.
(b) Dragon bite.
(c) He drowns in the ocean.
(d) He falls from a cliff.

5. Who is Grendel a descendant of?
(a) Hrothgar.
(b) Lucifer.
(c) Cain.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

1. In a trial by ordeal, which rule speaks to the fine one would pay if found invalid and having broken the rules of the trial by ordeal?

2. What adjective does the poet of "The Seafarer" use to describe the song that he sings of himself?

3. What does "The Seafarer" learn that ships are homes of?

4. What is the name of the hero in "The Finnesburh Fragment"?

5. What does Beowulf use to fight Grendel?

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