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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 91 - 106.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did an army invade England, taking a variety of smaller kingdoms?
(a) 871.
(b) 893.
(c) 899.
(d) 865.

2. When was Alfred the Great born?
(a) 849.
(b) The year of his birth is not known for sure.
(c) 850.
(d) 832.

3. What is not recorded in Asser's book?
(a) Alfred's childhood.
(b) Alfred's military activities.
(c) Alfred's alliances with other kings.
(d) Alfred's death.

4. Where did Aethelstan slaughter the Viking army?
(a) Wessex.
(b) Canterbury.
(c) Sandwich.
(d) Surrey.

5. How many siblings did Alfred the Great have?
(a) Three.
(b) Six.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What annals were put together during and following Alfred's reign?

3. Who was the king of the Vikings?

4. What did the pope do to Alfred?

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

(see the answer key)

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