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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. What was the second work translated?
(a) Consolation of Philosophy.
(b) Discourse on Faith.
(c) Explanation of Nobility.
(d) Understanding of Psychology.

2. What was the first work that Alfred the Great had translated for himself?
(a) Pastoral Care.
(b) Dialogues on Faith.
(c) On Prayer.
(d) The Catholic Catechism.

3. What is listed in paragraph two?
(a) Alfred's childhood.
(b) Alfred's siblings.
(c) Alfred's birth.
(d) Alfred's mother's family.

4. What did Alfred contribute to the translation of Pope Gregory's work?
(a) An addendum.
(b) A dedication.
(c) A letter to readers.
(d) An introduction.

5. Why did Alfred chose the work he did to be the first to be translated for himself?
(a) It was recommended to him by Asser.
(b) It was a gift from his father.
(c) It focused on the traits needed for men in government.
(d) It was a childhood favorite.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where were Alfred's candles burned?

2. Who was pope when Alfred was sent to Rome?

3. Whose Soliloquies did Alfred translate?

4. Where did the fourth portion of the second part of Alfred's money go?

5. Who was Inglid's brother?

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