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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. What time period is not recorded in Asser's book?
(a) The 860s.
(b) The 880s.
(c) The 870s.
(d) The 890s.

2. What relationship did Alfred have with the king who died in 890?
(a) He was King Alfred's mother's nephew.
(b) He was King Alfred's godson.
(c) He was King Alfred's cousin.
(d) He was King Alfred's godfather.

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

4. Those who disobeyed Alfred were often ______.
(a) Imprisoned.
(b) Banished.
(c) Humiliated.
(d) Ignored.

5. Who joined forces with the Saxons in 891 to fight the Vikings?
(a) The Franks and Bavarians.
(b) The Celts and Bavarians.
(c) Alfred and the Welsh.
(d) The Franks and Celts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the pope do to Alfred?

2. What was nearly destroyed by the Vikings?

3. Who took over when King Aethelred died?

4. Whom did Alfred the Great visit while passing through Carolingian France?

5. What county was protected against invaders during the reign of Alfred the Great?

(see the answer key)

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