Question 1

What are housecarls?

Accepted Answer

an elite unit of the Anglo-Saxon army: well-trained and well-equipped soldiers

Answer

an army made up of mostly untrained conscripts from England’s peasant population

Answer

the elite unit of the Norman army: soldiers who fought on horseback

Question 2

What signalled the start of the battle?

Accepted Answer

trumpets

Answer

housecarls calling

Answer

Harold's arrival

Question 3

What was the preferred formation of the English army?

Accepted Answer

shield wall

Answer

positioning at the top of a hill

Answer

feigned retreat

Question 4

How long did the battle last?

Accepted Answer

eight hours

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five hours

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three hours

Answer

one hour

Question 5

Who tipped back his helmet to show he was still alive?

Accepted Answer

William, Duke of Normandy

Answer

Harold’s brother, Leofwine

Answer

Harold Godwinson

Question 6

Which tactic did William reportedly use to successfully weaken the English shield wall?

Accepted Answer

feigned retreat

Answer

archers' attack from behind the shield wall

Answer

downhill charge by knights

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