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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. Who combined forces with King Alfred after the Vikings left East Anglia?

2. One historian theorized that Life of King Alfred was written by whom?

3. Where did Alfred have something built in 878?

4. Where does Asser give some biographical details about himself?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain what happened when the Viking army left East Anglia and attacked the West Saxons.

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

3. What kind of style did Asser use in writing his Life of King Alfred?

4. Explain Alfred's reform efforts during his reign.

5. Who was Alfred's father? How far back is his lineage traced on his father's side?

6. How did Asser come to know Alfred?

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

8. Who are at least three rulers who share Alfred's title of "the Great?"

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

10. What happened in 886 when the Viking army started attacking again?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who were the Vikings? Explain their significance during King Alfred's life and reign.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the role of faith/religion in King Alfred's life.

Essay Topic 3

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

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