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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter III, Extracts from the Writings of King Alfred.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Alfred the Great's father?
(a) Aethewulf.
(b) Cedric.
(c) Egbest.
(d) Woden.

2. What did Alfred the Great want to restore to England?
(a) The books it once contained.
(b) Spiritual enlightenment.
(c) Education.
(d) Religious culture.

3. Many psalms express outrage with the author's enemies and pleas to God for ______.
(a) Strength.
(b) Victory.
(c) Mercy.
(d) Power.

4. What aspect of his money did Alfred believe God would reward?
(a) Spending it for his subjects.
(b) Giving to charity.
(c) Tithing.
(d) Saving for an inheritance.

5. Into what language did a bishop translate Pope Gregory's work?
(a) German.
(b) Old English.
(c) French.
(d) Latin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What positive aspects of Alfred the Great's reign did Asser discuss?

2. How many Viking ships did Aethelstan capture?

3. Where did the Vikings fight the king of the Saxons, Aethelwulf and his son Aethelbald for a long time?

4. Which of the following does Asser NOT discuss about Alfred's reign?

5. Those who disobeyed Alfred were often ______.

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