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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 structures did Alfred build during his reign?

2. Who sent a letter to Alfred around 886?

3. Where did the fourth portion of the second part of Alfred's money go?

4. What was Alfred the Great's spiritual life like?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Explain Alfred's law-code.

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

7. Where did the Vikings go in 896? What happened?

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

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

10. What is a charter in Anglo-Saxon terms? How many survive from the Anglo-Saxon period?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Explain who Asser was, and what authority he had to write a biography of King Alfred. Explain how he wrote the biography, including its publication and distribution.

Essay Topic 3

Explain King Alfred's law-code. What did his law-code reveal about him as a ruler and as a person?

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