Alfred the Great and English Literature

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What is the name of the university mentioned in the text?

  • Freedom Guild University
  • Liber Guil Land Archipi Cant. & Concord University (correct)
  • JSF University
  • University of Britene

Who or what is described as 'large ryddan-page lamp' in the text?

  • A person named Jum dal
  • A university building
  • A book (correct)
  • A streetlamp

What does 'paltar y poden fer land' refer to in the text?

  • Traveling over land (correct)
  • Traveling by boat
  • Planting seeds in the field
  • Taking a walk in the park

Who are described as 'pe cop magon' in the text?

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What is the main activity of 'hep gemason' mentioned in the text?

<p>Craftsmanship (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What language were the laws of kings written in before Alfred's time?

<p>English (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Alfred want to be able to read books in 'the tongue we can all understand'?

<p>Sons of his thanes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which language were most books written in before Alfred decided it was time for a change?

<p>Latin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which important book was translated by King Alfred and his scholars?

<p>Gregory the Great's Pastoral Rule (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the book Universal History written by a Roman called Orosius about?

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What language did Alfred decide 'those fit for higher learning' or priests would have to study?

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