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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 1 - 32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following themes does NOT characterize the political history of Anglo-Saxon England in the first half of the ninth century?
(a) Balance of power changes started to favor Wessex over Mercia.
(b) The growing economic struggles in London's business center.
(c) The impact of the invasions in England.
(d) An alliance developed between the two kingdoms.

2. When did Ceorl fight with the men of Devon?
(a) 865.
(b) 849.
(c) 851.
(d) 871.

3. How long did Asser probably stay with Alfred?
(a) Six months.
(b) A year.
(c) Eight weeks.
(d) Eight months.

4. Asser traces Alfred's lineage all the back to whom?
(a) Jacob.
(b) Moses.
(c) Adam.
(d) King David.

5. When did Alfred the Great rule?
(a) 871-899 A.D.
(b) The exact dates of his rule are not known.
(c) 871-901 A.D.
(d) 893-899 A.D.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Asser give some biographical details about himself?

2. When did Asser write his Life of King Alfred?

3. What is included in the annals put together during and following Alfred's reign?

4. What did King Aethewulf order his wife to do when he and Alfred returned to the kingdom?

5. What kingdom was Asser from?

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