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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Alfred contribute to the translation of Pope Gregory's work?
(a) An addendum.
(b) A dedication.
(c) An introduction.
(d) A letter to readers.

2. The second work translated was a dialogue between Boethius and ______.
(a) Lady Philosophy.
(b) The Virgin Mary.
(c) The Earl of Wessex.
(d) Dr. Freud.

3. What aspect of his money did Alfred believe God would reward?
(a) Saving for an inheritance.
(b) Giving to charity.
(c) Tithing.
(d) Spending it for his subjects.

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

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

6. Though Alfred grew in prominence, he was still plagued by what?
(a) Fear of the unknown future.
(b) Attacks by foreign peoples.
(c) Assassination attempts.
(d) Severe depression.

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

8. Who wrote the psalms?
(a) Adam.
(b) Jonah.
(c) David.
(d) Luke.

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

10. Where did the story of King Alfred's rule come from?
(a) The Wessex Chronicle.
(b) The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.
(c) Asser's interviews with members of his court.
(d) Alfred's private journals.

11. What relationship did Alfred have with the king who died in 890?
(a) He was King Alfred's cousin.
(b) He was King Alfred's godfather.
(c) He was King Alfred's godson.
(d) He was King Alfred's mother's nephew.

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

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

14. Where did the second part of Alfred's money go?
(a) Straight to the military.
(b) Straight to the people.
(c) Straight to his family.
(d) Straight to God.

15. Which of the following does Asser NOT discuss about Alfred's reign?
(a) Monastic intrigue.
(b) His phobias.
(c) His appointees.
(d) Conspiracy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is addressed in the will?

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

3. How many sub-chapters are in the code?

4. What is the next document?

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

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