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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. How many ships did the Vikings bring to England?
(a) 50.
(b) 175.
(c) 350.
(d) More than 400.

2. Which of the following does Asser NOT discuss about Alfred's reign?
(a) His phobias.
(b) His appointees.
(c) Conspiracy.
(d) Monastic intrigue.

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

4. Who was Alfred the Great's father?
(a) Aethewulf.
(b) Woden.
(c) Cedric.
(d) Egbest.

5. What was nearly destroyed by the Vikings?
(a) Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.
(b) London.
(c) Canterbury.
(d) Wessex.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many candles did Alfred have made?

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

3. Asser traces Alfred's lineage all the back to whom?

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

5. What bishop translated a work by Pope Gregory for King Alfred?

(see the answer key)

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