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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Asser meet Alfred the Great?

2. What is listed in paragraph two?

3. How was the kingdom split between father and son?

4. What did Alfred build in 878?

5. What career did Asser have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened when Aethelwulf went with Alfred to Rome?

2. How did Aethelwulf attempt to keep his sons from fighting after his death? What happened when Aethelwulf died?

3. Why was Alfred sent to Rome? What happened while he was there?

4. What was the audience Asser intended for his Life of King Alfred?

5. Explain Asser's dedication in his Life of King Alfred.

6. Who were Alfred's children? What lives did they lead?

7. What happened when the Vikings brought 350 ships to England through the Thames?

8. Explain the personal struggle Alfred endured during the early part of his life and reign.

9. List at least three events in Alfred's youth that probably influenced him.

10. What happened on Easter in 878?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is writing style? Why is it important? Identify style elements Asser used in his Life of King Alfred.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the role of education in Alfred's life and reign.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the relationship between Asser and King Alfred during and after Alfred's life.

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