Alfred the Great: Asser's Life of King Alfred & Other Contemporary Sources Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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Alfred the Great: Asser's Life of King Alfred & Other Contemporary Sources Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter I, Asser's Life of King Alfred, Paragraphs 91 - 106.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many ships did the Vikings bring to England?
(a) 175.
(b) 50.
(c) More than 400.
(d) 350.

2. Who fought against the Vikings at Kent?
(a) Berhtwulf.
(b) Bedwig.
(c) Frithuwulf.
(d) Lamech.

3. What annals were put together during and following Alfred's reign?
(a) The Journals of Alfred the Great.
(b) The England Annals.
(c) The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.
(d) The Wessex Annals.

4. What book served as a style guide for Asser's book?
(a) Seagrave's Dragon Lady.
(b) Atkinson's Gift of Stories.
(c) Tuchman's A Distant Mirror.
(d) Einhard's Life of Charlemagne.

5. What positive aspects of Alfred the Great's reign did Asser discuss?
(a) His parties.
(b) His accomplishments.
(c) His hobbies.
(d) His family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was pope when Alfred was sent to Rome?

2. What country did Alfred the Great rule?

3. In what year did Asser meet Alfred the Great?

4. Where did the Vikings spend the winter?

5. How was the kingdom split between father and son?

(see the answer key)

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