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

2. What work by Pope Gregory did a bishop translate for King Alfred?
(a) Homilies.
(b) Lectures.
(c) Letters.
(d) Dialogues.

3. Alfred's mother was descended from the ______ and Jutes.
(a) Celts.
(b) French.
(c) Goths.
(d) Vikings.

4. How many structures did Alfred the Great build?
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Many.
(d) Two.

5. Alfred the Great promised ______ of his mental and bodily effort to God's service.
(a) Half.
(b) Much.
(c) All.
(d) Some.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Ceorl fight with the men of Devon?

2. How many candles did Alfred have made?

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

4. Whose Soliloquies did Alfred translate?

5. What did Alfred contribute to the translation of Pope Gregory's work?

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