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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. When did the Vikings leave East Anglia?
(a) 899.
(b) 857.
(c) 871.
(d) 865.

2. When Alfred received revenues, he apportioned much of it to ______ affairs.
(a) Family.
(b) Spiritual.
(c) Secular.
(d) Military.

3. What illness did Alfred the Great have when he came into power?
(a) It was an unknown illness.
(b) Severe depression and anxiety.
(c) Tuberculosis.
(d) Makola disease.

4. Who was the king of the Vikings?
(a) Vladmir.
(b) Egbres.
(c) Cuthrum.
(d) Synfeir.

5. When did Ceorl fight with the men of Devon?
(a) 849.
(b) 865.
(c) 851.
(d) 871.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many structures did Alfred the Great build?

2. Where was Alfred the Great sent in 853?

3. Where was Asser before he met Alfred?

4. What was nearly destroyed by the Vikings?

5. Asser probably divided his time between Alfred's kingdom and ______.

(see the answer key)

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