Grendel chapter 1

What is Grendel's underground realm called?

• fortress
• cave
• mere
• castle

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At the beginning of the novel, how long has Grendel been at war with then humans?

• eight years
• twenty years
• five years
• twelve years

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What creatures swim in the waters that border Grendel's realm?

• firesharks

• Birds

• Insects

• firesnakes

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What does Grendel do with the dead warriors that he carries away from the village?

• Grendel eats the dead warriors he carries away.
• Grendel buries the dead warriors in the ground.
• Grendel uses the dead warriors to build a fortress.
• Grendel leaves the dead warriors untouched in the village.

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When Grendel hears the Danes singing as they burn their dead warriors, what does the song sound like to him?

• a song of triumph

• a distant echo of despair

• a lullaby of peace to Grendel.

• a song of shame

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Which animal is the best to eat according to Grendel?

• Cows

• Deer

• Rabbits
• Humans

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Which character tells Grendel an answer to the age old question, "Why are we here?" (page 12)

• the dragon
• his mother

• the king
• the monster

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What is Grendel stealing from Hrothgar's mead hall in chapter 1?

• Grendel is stealing lives from Hrothgar's mead hall.
• Grendel is stealing treasures from Hrothgar's mead hall.
• Grendel is stealing food from Hrothgar's mead hall.
• Grendel is stealing gold from Hrothgar's mead hall.

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The reader can assume that a character trait of Grendel could be _________.

• benevolent
• indifferent
• heroic
• malevolent

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This quote characterizes Grendel as which traits? "The old ram...decides to ignore me. I stamp. I hammer the ground with my fist. I hurl a skull sized stone at him."

• Aggressive and impulsive
• Joyful and playful
• Calm and thoughtful
• Fearful and hesitant

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