Lindisfarne a monk's view - part 1

The transcript recounts a survivor's experience of the Viking attack on Lindisfarne in 793 AD. Initially, the island was peaceful, but the tranquility was shattered by a sudden and brutal assault. The narrator describes the horror of witnessing monks being killed and treasures being taken. The survivor managed to escape and hide, observing the tragic events unfold.

What was the atmosphere of Lindisfarne before the attack?

• Chaotic and noisy

• Peaceful and serene

• Busy and bustling

• Dark and gloomy

What was the narrator doing when the attack began?

• Praying in the church

• Tending to the vegetable garden

• Sleeping in the monastery

• Reading a book

How did the narrator describe the attackers' behavior?

• Silent and stealthy

• Laughing and merciless

• Friendly and welcoming

• Cautious and careful

What did the narrator do to survive the attack?

• Surrendered to the attackers

• Ran and hid in the bushes

• Hid in the church

• Fought back bravely

What happened to the younger monks during the attack?

• They were killed

• They escaped to safety

• They hid in the church

• They were led away by the attackers