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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. Where does Asser give some biographical details about himself?
(a) In his journals.
(b) In the Life of King Alfred.
(c) In his autobiography.
(d) In a letter about Life of King Alfred.

2. Who made peace with the Vikings after Aethelred died?
(a) The Angles.
(b) The Welsh.
(c) The Saxons.
(d) The Celts.

3. When did Asser write his Life of King Alfred?
(a) 895.
(b) 899.
(c) 893.
(d) 871.

4. Why was Alfred the Great sent away in 853?
(a) Because of his bad behavior.
(b) For spiritual advantages.
(c) For a formal education.
(d) For royal training.

5. Who fought against the Vikings at Kent?
(a) Lamech.
(b) Berhtwulf.
(c) Bedwig.
(d) Frithuwulf.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the pope do to Alfred?

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

3. Who of the following did NOT share the title "the Great" with Alfred?

4. Where did Alfred the Great fall among his siblings?

5. What book served as a style guide for Asser's book?

(see the answer key)

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