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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. Who was Alfred the Great's father?
(a) Aethewulf.
(b) Cedric.
(c) Egbest.
(d) Woden.

2. In addition to a priest, Asser was a ______.
(a) Philosopher.
(b) Professor.
(c) Bishop.
(d) Writer.

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

4. What is listed in paragraph two?
(a) Alfred's mother's family.
(b) Alfred's birth.
(c) Alfred's siblings.
(d) Alfred's childhood.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened when King Alfred and his ally fought the Vikings?

2. Whom did Alfred the Great come to rule in 871?

3. How many brothers did Alfred the Great have?

4. How many ships did the Vikings bring to England?

5. When did Alfred the Great rule?

(see the answer key)

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