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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 story of King Alfred's rule come from?
(a) Alfred's private journals.
(b) The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.
(c) Asser's interviews with members of his court.
(d) The Wessex Chronicle.

2. How long did Asser probably stay with Alfred?
(a) A year.
(b) Eight weeks.
(c) Eight months.
(d) Six months.

3. What was the name of the king who died in 890?
(a) Heahstan.
(b) Guthrum.
(c) Exeter.
(d) Aelthehelm.

4. What was Alfred's final prose translation?
(a) The Psalter.
(b) The New Testament.
(c) The Gospels.
(d) The Catholic Book of Prayer.

5. What is discussed in the first part of Chapter IV?
(a) King Alfred's military interests.
(b) King Alfred's laws.
(c) King Alfred's spiritual beliefs.
(d) King Alfred's promises to his people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Alfred's mother was descended from the ______ and Jutes.

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

3. Where did the third portion of the second part of Alfred's money go?

4. What is listed in paragraph two?

5. Whom did the Vikings attack when they left East Anglia?

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