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

2. What did Alfred build in 878?
(a) A fortress.
(b) An abbey.
(c) A university.
(d) A church.

3. Where was Alfred the Great sent in 853?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Paris.
(c) London.
(d) Rome.

4. Whom did Alfred the Great visit while passing through Carolingian France?
(a) Jason the Argonaut.
(b) Louis the Educated.
(c) Catherine the Peaceful.
(d) Charles the Bald.

5. Where did the Vikings go in 873?
(a) To the Northumbrians.
(b) To the Scots.
(c) Back to their homeland.
(d) To the Celts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of phraseology does Asser use in his book?

2. In what year did an army invade England, taking a variety of smaller kingdoms?

3. Where does Asser give some biographical details about himself?

4. What kingdom was Asser from?

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

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