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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter IV, Miscellaneous Sources for the Reign of King Alfred.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many structures did Alfred the Great build?
(a) Two.
(b) Many.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

2. What was the relationship between Pope Marinus and Alfred the Great?
(a) Pope Marinus was Alfred's spiritual advisor.
(b) Pope Marinus baptized Alfred into the Roman Catholic Church.
(c) Alfred went to school with Marinus before he became pope.
(d) They were friends.

3. What relative of Alfred's died in 888?
(a) His sister.
(b) His brother.
(c) His cousin.
(d) His father.

4. How was the kingdom split between father and son?
(a) North to the father, south to the son.
(b) East to the father, west to the son.
(c) South to the father, north to the son.
(d) West to the father, east to the son.

5. Why was Alfred the Great sent away in 853?
(a) For a formal education.
(b) For spiritual advantages.
(c) For royal training.
(d) Because of his bad behavior.

Short Answer Questions

1. What positive aspects of Alfred the Great's reign did Asser discuss?

2. Which of the following does Asser NOT discuss about Alfred's reign?

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

4. Where did Alfred the Great fall among his siblings?

5. Whom did the Vikings fight in 890?

(see the answer key)

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