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

2. Who took over when King Aethelred died?
(a) Aethelred's son.
(b) Alfred.
(c) Aethelred's cousin.
(d) Alfred's son.

3. How did Asser meet Alfred the Great?
(a) Alfred summoned him.
(b) Asser petitioned him.
(c) They were childhood friends.
(d) Asser was assigned to aid him in negotiations.

4. Where did the fourth portion of the second part of Alfred's money go?
(a) The poor.
(b) The school.
(c) Neighboring monasteries.
(d) His monasteries.

5. Where was Asser from?
(a) Oxford University.
(b) Limerick, Ireland.
(c) St. David's in Wales.
(d) Paris, France.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who made peace with the Vikings after Aethelred died?

2. Asser employed a translation of the annals from 851 to ______ to compose his book.

3. What book served as a style guide for Asser's book?

4. When did the Vikings leave East Anglia?

5. How long did Asser probably stay with Alfred?

(see the answer key)

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