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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. Those who disobeyed Alfred were often ______.

2. What kind of king was Alfred the Great, according to Asser?

3. Whose will is included?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What did Alfred do with the second part of his money?

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

4. Explain Alfred's law-code.

5. How were people who were disobedient to Alfred handled?

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

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

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

9. What is the significance of Pope Gregory's Dialogues to King Alfred?

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

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 the role of Alfred's family in his life and reign. Be sure to discuss his father and siblings, as well as his children.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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