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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The first part of the code is from whom?
(a) Moses.
(b) Edward.
(c) Ine.
(d) Alfred.

2. Asser employed a translation of the annals from 851 to ______ to compose his book.
(a) 891.
(b) 865.
(c) 899.
(d) 887.

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

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

5. Who wrote the first work that Alfred had translated for himself?
(a) Pope Gregory.
(b) Pope Leo.
(c) Thomas Aquinas.
(d) St. Francis of Assisi.

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

7. What was the name of the king who died in 890?
(a) Aelthehelm.
(b) Heahstan.
(c) Guthrum.
(d) Exeter.

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

9. How many years did Alfred the Great rule?
(a) 25.
(b) 30.
(c) 17.
(d) 28.

10. What benefit did the translations have for Alfred the Great?
(a) Personal edification.
(b) Spiritual consolation.
(c) Interpersonal communication skills.
(d) Education.

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

12. The next document is between Alfred the Great and ______.
(a) Guthrum.
(b) Ine.
(c) Egsbed.
(d) Aethelred.

13. What positive aspects of Alfred the Great's reign did Asser discuss?
(a) His accomplishments.
(b) His family.
(c) His hobbies.
(d) His parties.

14. Whose Soliloquies did Alfred translate?
(a) Thomas Aquinas's.
(b) Pope Gregory's.
(c) St. Francis's.
(d) St. Augustine's.

15. The second part of the code is from whom?
(a) Edward.
(b) Ine.
(c) Moses.
(d) Alfred.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where were Alfred's candles burned?

2. What is addressed in the will?

3. What is the name of the relative of Alfred's that died in 888?

4. Who was rebelled against just after Alfred died?

5. Why could the Vikings not remain where they went in 894?

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