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

2. Who fought against the Vikings at Kent?
(a) Frithuwulf.
(b) Bedwig.
(c) Lamech.
(d) Berhtwulf.

3. How many Viking ships did Aethelstan capture?
(a) Nine.
(b) Twenty.
(c) One.
(d) None; they were all burned to ashes.

4. Where did the second part of Alfred's money go?
(a) Straight to God.
(b) Straight to his family.
(c) Straight to the people.
(d) Straight to the military.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Alfred the Great's father?

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

3. When Alfred received revenues, he apportioned much of it to ______ affairs.

4. The second work translated was a dialogue between Boethius and ______.

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

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