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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 is addressed in the will?

2. The second part of the code is from whom?

3. What aspect of his money did Alfred believe God would reward?

4. What did Alfred the Great want to restore to England?

5. Where did the Vikings travel in 894?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What three people died between 888 and 890?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is the purpose of Chapter II?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who were the Vikings? Explain their significance during King Alfred's life and reign.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Explain the role of faith/religion in King Alfred's life.

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