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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter IV, Miscellaneous Sources for the Reign of King Alfred.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is included in Chapter IV that is from the Bible?
(a) The Sermon on the Mount.
(b) The lineage of King David.
(c) The Beatitudes.
(d) The Ten Commandments.

3. What did King Aethewulf order his wife to do when he and Alfred returned to the kingdom?
(a) Sit with him on the throne until he died.
(b) Live with him in order to report all his activities to King Aethewulf.
(c) Visit him often in order to keep him distracted.
(d) Seduce him.

4. Why was the letter sent to Alfred around 886?
(a) To touch base.
(b) As a request for sanctuary.
(c) In response to a request from Alfred.
(d) As a thank you for a gift.

5. In what year did the document included after the will give something to Aethelhelm?
(a) 871.
(b) 892.
(c) 886.
(d) Upon Alfred's death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What aspect of his money did Alfred believe God would reward?

2. What is the next document?

3. The first part of the code is from whom?

4. Where was Alfred the Great sent in 853?

5. Who of the following did NOT share the title "the Great" with Alfred?

(see the answer key)

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