Beowulf QUIZ: Grendel, Grendel's Mother

Grendel is descended from this Biblical character:

• Adam

• Abel

• Cain

• Satan

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How many Danes did Grendel kill on his first mead-hall attack?

• 1

• 14

• 30

• 7

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Why did Beowulf owe Hrothgar a favor?

• Hrothgar was Beowulf's uncle.

• Hrothgar once protected Beowulf's king.

• Beowulf wanted to marry Hrothgar's daughter.

• Beowulf was protected by Hrothgar as a child.

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What did Beowulf use to defeat Grendel?

• his sword

• foul language

• a sacred spear

• his hands

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Grendel raids Hrothgar’s hall for:

• three years

• six years

• twelve years

• eighteen years

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From which fact can the reader infer that Beowulf is honorable?

• Beowulf refuses to use weapons because Grendel uses none.

• Higlac is Beowulf’s cousin.

• Beowulf is the strongest of the Geats.

• Beowulf vows to ambush Grendel and destroy the monster.

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What request does Beowulf ask of Hrothgar?

• That he and his men alone fight the monster.

• One night with Hrothgar's beautiful wife.

• That he be given the golden dragon chalice.

• That the Danes sew burial shrouds for him and his men.

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What are two accomplishments Beowulf lists for Hrothgar?

• Put 5 giants in chains and killed sea monsters

• Defeated his enemies in battle and slayed a dragon

• Slayed a dragon and rid the earth of giants

• Rid the earth of sea creatures and giants

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Weapons are of no use against Grendel because:

• his thick scales cannot be penetrated

• a magic spell protects him from men's weapons

• his blood melts the metal in weapons

• he is protected by God

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What trophy does Beowulf hang from the rafters in Herot?

• The giant's sword

• Grendel's head

• The golden dragon chalice

• Grendel's arm

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