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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter IV, Miscellaneous Sources for the Reign of King Alfred.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where were the Vikings in 855?
(a) Sheppey.
(b) London.
(c) Wessex.
(d) Surrey.

2. What country did Alfred the Great rule?
(a) Wales.
(b) Germany.
(c) France.
(d) England.

3. What kingdom was Asser from?
(a) Kent.
(b) Wessex.
(c) Dyfed.
(d) Cork.

4. What relative of Alfred's died in 888?
(a) His cousin.
(b) His sister.
(c) His brother.
(d) His father.

5. What is discussed in the first part of Chapter IV?
(a) King Alfred's promises to his people.
(b) King Alfred's spiritual beliefs.
(c) King Alfred's military interests.
(d) King Alfred's laws.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where were the couriers sent in 889?

2. Whom did the Vikings attack when they left East Anglia?

3. When Alfred received revenues, he apportioned much of it to ______ affairs.

4. When the king of the Vikings was captured, what did Alfred do to him?

5. At what estate was Alfred the Great born?

(see the answer key)

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