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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter IV, Miscellaneous Sources for the Reign of King Alfred.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Alfred the Great sent in 853?
(a) Paris.
(b) London.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Rome.

2. In what district was Alfred the Great born?
(a) London.
(b) Avon.
(c) Stratford.
(d) Berkshire.

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

4. What did Alfred build in 878?
(a) An abbey.
(b) A fortress.
(c) A church.
(d) A university.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What work by Pope Gregory did a bishop translate for King Alfred?

2. In what year did an army invade England, taking a variety of smaller kingdoms?

3. Where did the first portion of the second part of Alfred's money go?

4. What chronicle did Asser use as a basis for his book?

5. Where was Asser from?

(see the answer key)

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