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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 33 - 90.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of phraseology does Asser use in his book?
(a) Overly formal.
(b) Archaic.
(c) Academic.
(d) Informal.

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

3. Who was Inglid's brother?
(a) Elesa.
(b) Taetwa.
(c) Cenred.
(d) Ine.

4. What was the condition of peace made with the Vikings?
(a) That the Vikings would leave.
(b) That the Vikings would disband their army.
(c) That the Vikings would invade the Goths.
(d) That the Vikings would become allies.

5. What county was protected against invaders during the reign of Alfred the Great?
(a) Avon.
(b) Cork.
(c) Kent.
(d) Wessex.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened when King Alfred and his ally fought the Vikings?

2. What annals were put together during and following Alfred's reign?

3. After his capture, what was the relationship between Alfred the Great and the king of the Vikings?

4. Who made peace with the Vikings after Aethelred died?

5. What did Alfred build in 878?

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