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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 candles did Alfred have made?
(a) Ten.
(b) Three.
(c) Six.
(d) Twelve.

2. In what district was Alfred the Great born?
(a) Stratford.
(b) Berkshire.
(c) London.
(d) Avon.

3. What structures did Alfred build during his reign?
(a) Libraries.
(b) Fortresses.
(c) Monasteries.
(d) Schools.

4. Who was pope when Alfred was sent to Rome?
(a) Leo.
(b) Pius.
(c) Gregory.
(d) John.

5. What did Alfred focus on the care of?
(a) The religious.
(b) The uneducated.
(c) The immigrants.
(d) The poor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Alfred alter passages in the second work translated?

2. What kind of king was Alfred the Great, according to Asser?

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

4. How was the kingdom split between father and son?

5. Who was Inglid's brother?

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