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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Alfred chose the work he did to be the first to be translated for himself?
(a) It was a gift from his father.
(b) It was a childhood favorite.
(c) It was recommended to him by Asser.
(d) It focused on the traits needed for men in government.

2. What is the name of the relative of Alfred's that died in 888?
(a) Aethelberg.
(b) Aethelfor.
(c) Aethelsyd.
(d) Aethelswith.

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

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

5. The document included after the will gives what to Aethelhelm?
(a) A neighboring kingdom.
(b) A wife.
(c) A portion of the kingdom.
(d) An estate.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many structures did Alfred the Great build?

2. How many Viking armies did the Northumbrians and East Angles fight?

3. How many candles did Alfred have made?

4. Who was rebelled against just after Alfred died?

5. What was the second work translated?

Short Essay Questions

1. What three people died between 888 and 890?

2. What did Alfred promise to God's service?

3. Explain the preface of the translation of Pope Gregory's Pastoral Care.

4. Who swore oaths to King Alfred in 893? What happened when the Vikings split into roving bands that same year?

5. What is the significance of Alfred's will? Why did his will cause a rebellion against Edward just after Alfred died?

6. What is the significance of Pope Gregory's Pastoral Care to King Alfred? What is its focus?

7. Explain the translation of St. Augustine's Soliloquies.

8. What is Bishop Wulfsige's preface to the translation of Gregory's Dialogues?

9. What is the final document in King Alfred the Great?

10. What did Alfred do with the revenues he received?

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