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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Charters, Tracts, and Wills.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Greetings in Christ," what does the author of the section say are susceptible to the "wear and tear of centuries"?
(a) Sermens.
(b) Letters.
(c) Poems.
(d) Christian thought.

2. In what century was "An Estate Memorandum" written?
(a) 2nd or 3rd.
(b) 10th or 11th.
(c) 8th or 9th.
(d) 5th or 6th.

3. Who raided Lindisfarne on June 8, 793?
(a) Vikings.
(b) Celtic monks.
(c) Pagan heathens.
(d) Christians.

4. In the "Grant of Land at Crediton," the king of what area gave land to be used for a monastary?
(a) Northumberland.
(b) West Saxons.
(c) South Danes.
(d) Ireland.

5. According to the author, what did Anglo-Saxons fail to do for their poetry?
(a) Pay hommage to their past.
(b) Honor God.
(c) Title them.
(d) Follow the "code".

Short Answer Questions

1. Under what circumstances could a wife obtain all of the husband's suit?

2. In "The Wife's Lament," where is the wife forced to live?

3. How many charters and grants survive from the Anglo-Saxon period?

4. What physical feature did Gregory state made the name of the "Angles" appropriate?

5. What position was Candidus set to take up in Gaul?

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