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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Archbishop feel about the Queen?
(a) He doesn't trust her.
(b) He is struck by her beauty.
(c) He wished she would love him as much as he loves her.
(d) He loves her as much as all her subjects.

2. How does Alfrida react to the insistence that Ethelred go to the coronation?
(a) She hits Alfhere in the face with all her might.
(b) She locks herself in her Bower.
(c) She runs away.
(d) She breaks down and sobs.

3. What is the name of the chief Viking?
(a) Sigurd.
(b) Ketil Redbeard.
(c) Erik Thorvaldson.
(d) Orm Sigurdsson.

4. What is the name of Earl Ordgar's daughter?
(a) Alfrida.
(b) Ordgara.
(c) Eneda.
(d) Arles.

5. How long is it since the Viking raid at the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 6 weeks.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 1 year.

Short Answer Questions

1. The novel follows the history of England's raids by whom?

2. Who did King Edgar marry instead?

3. What has happened to Merewyn since she was taken by the Vikings?

4. What does Bishop Ethelwold do when he returns to the Abbey in October?

5. How does the Queen react to the King's decision as to whom he has chosen to succeed him?

(see the answer key)

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