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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 pope when Alfred was sent to Rome?
(a) Leo.
(b) Pius.
(c) Gregory.
(d) John.

2. Whom did Alfred the Great visit while passing through Carolingian France?
(a) Charles the Bald.
(b) Louis the Educated.
(c) Jason the Argonaut.
(d) Catherine the Peaceful.

3. Where did Aethelstan slaughter the Viking army?
(a) Sandwich.
(b) Canterbury.
(c) Wessex.
(d) Surrey.

4. At what estate was Alfred the Great born?
(a) Wantage.
(b) Langely.
(c) Heathrow.
(d) Tara.

5. How many siblings did Alfred the Great have?
(a) Six.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Asser later become?

2. In what year did an army invade England, taking a variety of smaller kingdoms?

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

4. How did Asser meet Alfred the Great?

5. Who took over when King Aethelred died?

(see the answer key)

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