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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. How many structures did Alfred the Great build?

2. How many years did Alfred the Great rule?

3. Whose Soliloquies did Alfred translate?

4. What is included in Chapter IV that is from the Bible?

5. What structures did Alfred build during his reign?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Explain Alfred's law-code.

8. Who swore oaths to King Alfred in 893? What happened when the Vikings split into roving bands that same year?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast fiction and non-fiction. Is Alfred the Great fiction or non-fiction? How do you know?

Essay Topic 2

How did Alfred's people receive him as a ruler? What evidence supports this?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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