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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. Why was the letter sent to Alfred around 886?

2. Who sent a letter to Alfred around 886?

3. Who wrote the psalms?

4. What work by Pope Gregory did a bishop translate for King Alfred?

5. Where did the Vikings travel in 894?

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. What is the purpose of Chapter II?

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

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

6. Explain Alfred's law-code.

7. What three people died between 888 and 890?

8. Explain the role that faith played in Alfred's life.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the Alfred Jewel. What is known about it? What is not known about it? Why is information about the Alfred Jewel included in Alfred the Great?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the role of education in Alfred's life and reign.

Essay Topic 3

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

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