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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 annals were put together during and following Alfred's reign?

3. What kind of phraseology does Asser use in his book?

4. What did Asser aid Alfred the Great in creating for many in his kingdom?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happened to the kingdom of Wessex during King Alfred's reign? What happened as a result?

3. Why was Asser's Life of King Alfred never intended to be circulated?

4. Who was Asser?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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