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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Laws, and The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Battle of Maldon," who does Byrhtnoth order to dismount?
(a) His wife.
(b) The priest.
(c) His bard.
(d) Every warrior.

2. According to Wihtred's law 9, how much money is a servant to pay if he is found guilty of working between Saturday evening and Sunday evening?
(a) 25 sceattas.
(b) 80 sceattas.
(c) 100 sceattas.
(d) 50 sceattas.

3. Wihtred was king over what people?
(a) Daneland.
(b) South Dane.
(c) Kent.
(d) Geatland.

4. According to The Laws of Wihtred, who is free from taxation?
(a) Scops.
(b) The Church.
(c) Knights.
(d) The Bards.

5. In a trial by ordeal, which rule speaks to the fine one would pay if found invalid and having broken the rules of the trial by ordeal?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Deor", what did Weland "well know about"?

2. According to Byrhthelm in "The Battle of Maldon," who alone can say who would control the battle field?

3. In what year were Wihtred's laws issued?

4. In "Germania," what is stated as the reason a chief fights?

5. During what century did the first Anglo-Saxon settlers migrate to England?

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