Alfred the Great: Asser's Life of King Alfred & Other Contemporary Sources Quiz Questions | Quiz: Introduction, Section I, King Alfred the Great to Chapter I, Asser's Life of King Alfred, Paragraphs 91 - 106

Quiz: Introduction, Section I, King Alfred the Great to Chapter I, Asser's Life of King Alfred, Paragraphs 91 - 106

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. How many brothers did Alfred the Great have?
a) Four.
b) Five.
c) None.
d) Three.

2. Where was Asser from?
a) St. David's in Wales.
b) Limerick, Ireland.
c) Oxford University.
d) Paris, France.

3. When was Alfred the Great born?
a) 849.
b) 850.
c) The year of his birth is not known for sure.
d) 832.

4. When did Asser write his Life of King Alfred?
a) 899.
b) 871.
c) 893.
d) 895.

5. Who was Alfred the Great's father?
a) Egbest.
b) Cedric.
c) Aethewulf.
d) Woden.

Short Answer Questions

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