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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. Where were Alfred's candles burned?
(a) At relics.
(b) In his private prayer chapel.
(c) At cathedrals.
(d) At cemeteries.

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

3. Where did King Alfred and his ally go to fight the Vikings?
(a) Reading.
(b) London.
(c) Wessex.
(d) Wales.

4. Where did the first portion of the second part of Alfred's money go?
(a) His monasteries.
(b) The school.
(c) Neighboring monasteries.
(d) The poor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kingdom was Asser from?

2. What king died in 890?

3. What relationship did Alfred have with the king who died in 890?

4. Asser traces Alfred's lineage all the back to whom?

5. What audience did Asser have in mind when he wrote his book?

(see the answer key)

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