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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In the 19th century Alfred the Great was seen as the founder of the British _______ and ______.

4. What was the relationship between Pope Marinus and Alfred the Great?

5. How long did Asser probably stay with Alfred?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened on Easter in 878?

2. Into what three periods can Alfred's reign be divided?

3. What happened when Aethelwulf went with Alfred to Rome?

4. What did one historian theorize about Asser's Life of King Alfred?

5. Who was Alfred's father? How far back is his lineage traced on his father's side?

6. Who are at least three rulers who share Alfred's title of "the Great?"

7. Explain Asser's dedication in his Life of King Alfred.

8. What was the audience Asser intended for his Life of King Alfred?

9. List at least three events in Alfred's youth that probably influenced him.

10. Who was Asser?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of faith/religion in King Alfred's life.

Essay Topic 2

Explain why it was important for Asser to include King Alfred's lineage in his biography, particularly on his father's side.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the reputation that developed about King Alfred in the years after his death.

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