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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What relationship did Alfred have with the king who died in 890?

2. What was the name of the king who died in 890?

3. What did Alfred contribute to the translation of Pope Gregory's work?

4. Chapter II translates the annals that cover Alfred's life that pick up from ______?

5. Where did the first portion of the second part of Alfred's money go?

Short Essay Questions

1. When did Alfred die? How long did he rule?

2. Why was Alfred so careful about his financial affairs?

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

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

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

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

7. What two major challenges did Alfred face during his reign?

8. Who joined forces when the Vikings were attacking the Franks?

9. What is the purpose of Chapter II?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the reputation that developed about King Alfred in the years after his death.

Essay Topic 2

What is writing style? Why is it important? Identify style elements Asser used in his Life of King Alfred.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the alliances that Alfred developed with other kingdoms in order to defend against the Vikings. Why did so many kingdoms swear oaths to King Alfred?

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