Beowulf "The Prologue"

What does Shild do to soldiers from different lands?

• Make them slaves

• Befriend them

• Teach them

• Ignore them

How did Shild become rich and honored?

• By conquering lands

• By inheriting wealth

• By winning a lottery

• By discovering treasure

For what was Beo known?

• His kindness and generosity

• His power and fame

• His intelligence and wisdom

• His bravery in battle

Who is Beo?

• Shild's son

• Hrothgar's son

• Onela's son

• Yrs's son

How was wealth shaped according to the text?

• With hard work

• With intelligence

• With luck

• With a sword

What happened when Shild died?

• His body was buried in a castle

• His body was set adrift on a ship

• His body was cremated

• His body was preserved in a tomb

Who became the king after Shild?

• Halga

• Hrothgar

• Onela

• Beo

What did Hrothgar want to build?

• A castle

• A ship

• A hall

• A temple

What was the name of the hall that Hrothgar built?

• Healfdane

• Hergar

• Herot

• Halga

What did Hrothgar plan to do in the hall?

• Jail those who were cowards in war

• Train his army

• Divide the spoils of war

• Practice his speeches