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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter IV, Miscellaneous Sources for the Reign of King Alfred.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the fourth portion of the second part of Alfred's money go?
(a) The poor.
(b) His monasteries.
(c) Neighboring monasteries.
(d) The school.

2. Those who disobeyed Alfred were often ______.
(a) Ignored.
(b) Banished.
(c) Imprisoned.
(d) Humiliated.

3. What is included in the annals put together during and following Alfred's reign?
(a) A narrative of the king's military activities.
(b) A rudimentary phone book.
(c) The laws of England.
(d) An account of the founding of London.

4. What time period is not recorded in Asser's book?
(a) The 880s.
(b) The 870s.
(c) The 890s.
(d) The 860s.

5. Where was Alfred the Great sent in 853?
(a) Paris.
(b) Rome.
(c) London.
(d) Berlin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who took over when King Aethelred died?

3. Many psalms express outrage with the author's enemies and pleas to God for ______.

4. How many couriers did Alfred the Great send out in 889?

5. With whom did the Vikings make peace in 872?

(see the answer key)

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