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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II, The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, 888-900.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the 19th century Alfred the Great was seen as the founder of the British _______ and ______.
(a) Police force; Empire.
(b) Navy; Empire.
(c) Royal Air Force; colonization.
(d) Library system; public education.

2. Where were the couriers sent in 889?
(a) Paris.
(b) London.
(c) Rome.
(d) Across Europe.

3. Asser's Life of King Alfred begins with Asser's dedication of the work to Alfred "ruler of all the ______ of the island of Britain, King of the Angles and Saxons."
(a) English.
(b) Peoples.
(c) Christians.
(d) Men.

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

5. What country did Alfred the Great rule?
(a) France.
(b) Germany.
(c) England.
(d) Wales.

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to a priest, Asser was a ______.

2. What was the condition of peace made with the Vikings?

3. What is included in the annals put together during and following Alfred's reign?

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

5. What did Asser aid Alfred the Great in creating for many in his kingdom?

(see the answer key)

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