Alfred the Great: Asser's Life of King Alfred & Other Contemporary Sources Quiz Questions | Quiz: Introduction, Section I, King Alfred the Great to Chapter III, Extracts from the Writings of King Alfred

Quiz: Introduction, Section I, King Alfred the Great to Chapter III, Extracts from the Writings of King Alfred

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Where did Alfred the Great fall among his siblings?
a) Oldest.
b) The third child.
c) Youngest.
d) The middle child.

2. What work by Pope Gregory did a bishop translate for King Alfred?
a) Letters.
b) Homilies.
c) Dialogues.
d) Lectures.

3. What kind of king was Alfred the Great, according to Asser?
a) Meek.
b) Militaristic.
c) Fierce.
d) Excellent.

4. When did Pope Marinus die?
a) 885.
b) 880.
c) 879.
d) 891.

5. Where was Alfred the Great sent in 853?
a) London.
b) Berlin.
c) Rome.
d) Paris.

Short Answer Questions

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