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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the fourth portion of the second part of Alfred's money go?
(a) The poor.
(b) The school.
(c) His monasteries.
(d) Neighboring monasteries.

2. Where were the couriers sent in 889?
(a) London.
(b) Across Europe.
(c) Paris.
(d) Rome.

3. What king died in 890?
(a) The western king.
(b) The northern king.
(c) The southern king.
(d) The eastern king.

4. Where did the second portion of the second part of Alfred's money go?
(a) Neighboring monasteries.
(b) His monasteries.
(c) The school.
(d) The poor.

5. Those who disobeyed Alfred were often ______.
(a) Humiliated.
(b) Ignored.
(c) Imprisoned.
(d) Banished.

6. Where did the third portion of the second part of Alfred's money go?
(a) The poor.
(b) Neighboring monasteries.
(c) The school.
(d) His monasteries.

7. Many psalms express outrage with the author's enemies and pleas to God for ______.
(a) Victory.
(b) Mercy.
(c) Power.
(d) Strength.

8. What bishop translated a work by Pope Gregory for King Alfred?
(a) Aelthehelm.
(b) Aethelred.
(c) Heahstan.
(d) Werferth.

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

10. What was Alfred the Great's spiritual life like?
(a) He was exceptionally religious.
(b) He was an ordained priest.
(c) He gave appearances of being exceptionally religious, but was an atheist.
(d) He respected Christianity, but did not practice it.

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

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

13. Why could the Vikings not remain where they went in 894?
(a) They had too few resources.
(b) The winter was too harsh.
(c) They were called away by the king to another area.
(d) They were battled back by enemy forces.

14. Who was rebelled against just after Alfred died?
(a) Aethelwold.
(b) Osferth.
(c) Edward.
(d) Aethelweared.

15. When was the next document produced?
(a) 892.
(b) 878.
(c) The exact date is not known.
(d) 886.

Short Answer Questions

1. The document included after the will gives what to Aethelhelm?

2. What aspect of the document included after the will is particularly interesting?

3. What structures did Alfred build during his reign?

4. What benefit did the translations have for Alfred the Great?

5. How many couriers did Alfred the Great send out in 889?

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