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- 1. Multiple Choice
Unferth is the son of
Edgetho
HIglac
Ecglaf
Hrothgar
- 2. Multiple Choice
Why is Unferth upset?
He is jealous.
He was hurt by Grendel.
Beowulf was rude to him when they met.
He feels ill.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Who did Beowulf compete in a swimming match with?
Hrothgar
Unferth
Brecca
Hilda
- 4. Multiple Choice
How long did the swimming match last?
3 nights
4 nights
5 nights
7 nights
- 5. Multiple Choice
Who won the swimming match?
Brecca
Beowulf
- 6. Multiple Choice
Where was Brecca's home
Midland
Southern Norway
London
Scandinavia
- 7. Multiple Choice
What does Unferth say about Beowulf?
He will defeat Grendel.
He has been lucky in past battles.
He must use weapons.
He cannot fall asleep.
- 8. Multiple Choice
How does Beowulf justify how Unferth is acting?
He says he is mindless.
He says he is drunk.
He says he is arrogant.
He says he is sensitive.
- 9. Multiple Choice
What did the two men carry while swimming?
Hooks
Swords
Ropes
Fishing line
- 10. Multiple Choice
What happened on the fifth night of the swimming match?
A whale pulled Brecca under water.
A flood swept the men apart.
Brecca cheated by riding a whale.
Brecca lost unconsciousness.
- 11. Multiple Choice
What saved Beowulf from death when the sea creatures attacked him?
Fate
his mail shirt
his sword
his friend Brecca
- 12. Multiple Choice
What does Beowulf give credit to for surviving the first sea monster?
strength
fate
free will
all of the above
- 13. Multiple Choice
How many sea monsters did Beowulf fight?
six
two
five
nine
- 14. Multiple Choice
What does Beowulf say he has heard about Unferth?
He killed many men.
He killed many giants.
He killed many monster.
He has never heard of Unferth doing anything heroic.
- 15. Multiple Choice
What claim does Beowulf make about Unferth?
He murdered his uncle.
He murdered his brothers.
He murdered his mother.
He ran away from a fight with a monster.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Why does Beowulf claim Grendel terrorizes the Danes?
They are close in proximity.
They are mighty warriors.
They are easy targets that Grendel does not fear.
They are overpopulated.
- 17. Multiple Choice
What does Beowulf say will happen after he battles Grendel?
Anyone may enter the hall.
The evil will be gone.
Grendel will run away.
Both a and b
- 18. Multiple Choice
How does the king feel about Beowulf's promises?
He is happy and confident in him.
He fears for his life.
He fears that Beowulf is not strong enough.
He is happy to have company.
- 19. Multiple Choice
What role does Welthow, the queen, play in this scene?
She sits on her throne.
She is absent from the room.
She pours mead for each warrior.
She mocks Beowulf.
- 20. Multiple Choice
What does the king promise Beowulf if he is successful?
Women
Land
Treasure
Glory
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