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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter I, Asser's Life of King Alfred, Paragraphs 33 - 90.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Alfred the Great's father?
(a) Aethewulf.
(b) Woden.
(c) Egbest.
(d) Cedric.

2. How long did Asser probably stay with Alfred?
(a) Six months.
(b) Eight weeks.
(c) A year.
(d) Eight months.

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

4. What happened when King Alfred and his ally fought the Vikings?
(a) They lost horribly.
(b) They were turned back.
(c) There was no clear winner.
(d) They were victorious.

5. Which of the following themes does NOT characterize the political history of Anglo-Saxon England in the first half of the ninth century?
(a) An alliance developed between the two kingdoms.
(b) Balance of power changes started to favor Wessex over Mercia.
(c) The impact of the invasions in England.
(d) The growing economic struggles in London's business center.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where was Asser from?

3. What is included in the annals put together during and following Alfred's reign?

4. Where did Alfred have something built in 878?

5. What county was protected against invaders during the reign of Alfred the Great?

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