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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II, The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, 888-900.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time period is not recorded in Asser's book?
(a) The 870s.
(b) The 880s.
(c) The 860s.
(d) The 890s.

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

3. What career did Asser have?
(a) Writer.
(b) Professor.
(c) Artist.
(d) Monk.

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

5. Who was pope when Alfred was sent to Rome?
(a) Leo.
(b) Pius.
(c) Gregory.
(d) John.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is listed in paragraph two?

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

3. Who were invading England during the reign of Alfred the Great?

4. Alfred the Great promised ______ of his mental and bodily effort to God's service.

5. How many Viking armies did the Northumbrians and East Angles fight?

(see the answer key)

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