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6 Weeks Test - The Battle With Grendel

Quiz by Susan Sikes

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  • Q1
    How many Geats (Beowulf's men) did Grendel kill?
    c. 1
    a. 5
    d.4
    b. 2
    300s
  • Q2
    What did Beowulf hang above the rafters?
    d. Grendel's teeth
    c. His sword
    a. Grendel's arm
    b. Grendel's head
    300s
  • Q3
    Why could Beowulf's men NOT hurt Grendel?
    c. Beowulf wanted to fight alone
    a. They were not strong enough
    b. Grendel had cast a spell on all mortal weapons
    d. They were asleep
    300s
  • Q4
    Why did Grendel return to his home after the battle?
    b. To heal from his wounds
    d. To plan his revenge
    c. To die
    a. To see his mother
    300s
  • Q5
    Why is Grendel described as "sin-stained?"
    c. His mother is sin-stained
    b. He does not believe in God
    d. He is a descendant of Cain
    a. He committed a crime by breaking into Herot
    300s
  • Q6
    What does Hrothgar say Beowulf would receive if he succeeded?
    c. Herot
    b. The crown
    d. His best men
    a. Treasure
    300s
  • Q7
    What did they believe was the only thing that could destroy Herot?
    a. Man
    d. Fire
    c. War
    b. Grendel
    300s
  • Q8
    Grendel finally showed fear when...
    a. He is held tight in Beowulf's grip
    b. Beowulf first approaches him
    c. Beowulf's men attack him
    d. he runs back to his den
    300s
  • Q9
    What does Beowulf tell Queen Welthow he will do?
    c. Fight but allow Grendel to live
    b. Kill Grendel or die himself
    a. Fight only to win the battle
    d. Fight the battle and make Herot his home
    300s
  • Q10
    Why was Beowulf able to overtake Grendel?
    b. Determination
    c. Strength
    a. Motivation
    d. Fear
    300s
  • Q11
    How long does Grendel terrorize Herot?
    d. 15 years
    b. 20 years
    a. 12 years
    c. 13 years
    300s
  • Q12
    Why does Unferth dislike Beowulf?
    a. They had a fight when they were younger
    b. Beowulf disrespected Unferth
    c. Unferth does not like Beowulf having all the fame and glory
    d. Unferth wanted to be a part of Beowulf's select band of men
    300s
  • Q13
    What item in Herot will Grendel not touch?
    b. Welthow's ring
    a. Hrothgar's sword
    c. Unferth's sword
    d. Hrothgar's throne
    300s

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