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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II, The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, 888-900.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Alfred the Great promised ______ of his mental and bodily effort to God's service.
(a) All.
(b) Some.
(c) Much.
(d) Half.

3. How many brothers did Alfred the Great have?
(a) None.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

4. What new wife did Aethewulf bring from Rome?
(a) Mary.
(b) Judith.
(c) Anne.
(d) Catherine.

5. At what estate was Alfred the Great born?
(a) Heathrow.
(b) Langely.
(c) Wantage.
(d) Tara.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the Vikings go in 872?

2. How many Viking ships did Aethelstan capture?

3. How long did Asser probably stay with Alfred?

4. Those who disobeyed Alfred were often ______.

5. In what district was Alfred the Great born?

(see the answer key)

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