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

2. Where was Asser before he met Alfred?
(a) London, England.
(b) It is not known where he was.
(c) An obscure part of Wales.
(d) The northern English countryside.

3. What did Asser read aloud to Alfred the Great?
(a) The Works of Shakespeare.
(b) The Bible.
(c) Whatever books were on hand.
(d) Books on history and politics.

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

5. At what estate was Alfred the Great born?
(a) Tara.
(b) Langely.
(c) Wantage.
(d) Heathrow.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Alfred the Great born?

2. What illness did Alfred the Great have when he came into power?

3. When the king of the Vikings was captured, what did Alfred do to him?

4. Where did King Alfred and his ally go to fight the Vikings?

5. What kingdom was Asser from?

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