Alfred the Great: Asser's Life of King Alfred & Other Contemporary Sources Quiz Questions | Quiz: Chapter I, Asser's Life of King Alfred, Paragraphs 33 - 90

Quiz: Chapter I, Asser's Life of King Alfred, Paragraphs 33 - 90

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Where did Alfred have something built in 878?
a) Canterbury.
b) Wessex.
c) London.
d) Athelney.

2. Where did the Vikings go in 873?
a) To the Scots.
b) Back to their homeland.
c) To the Celts.
d) To the Northumbrians.

3. Who took over when King Aethelred died?
a) Alfred.
b) Aethelred's son.
c) Alfred's son.
d) Aethelred's cousin.

4. Who was the king of the Vikings?
a) Synfeir.
b) Vladmir.
c) Egbres.
d) Cuthrum.

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

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer the question with a short answer.

1. What happened when King Alfred and his...
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