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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. When did Pope Marinus die?
2. What kingdom was Asser from?
3. What kind of phraseology does Asser use in his book?
4. Who was Alfred the Great's father?
5. With whom did the Vikings make peace in 872?
Short Essay Questions
1. List at least three events in Alfred's youth that probably influenced him.
2. How did Aethelwulf attempt to keep his sons from fighting after his death? What happened when Aethelwulf died?
3. What happened to the kingdom of Wessex during King Alfred's reign? What happened as a result?
4. How did Asser come to know Alfred?
5. What did one historian theorize about Asser's Life of King Alfred?
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. What was King Alfred's significance to the kingdom of Wessex?
9. Explain Asser's dedication in his Life of King Alfred.
10. What happened on Easter in 878?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain the relationship between Asser and King Alfred during and after Alfred's life.
Essay Topic 2
Explain Alfred's goal in translating works into English. What works did he choose? Why did he choose these specific works?
Essay Topic 3
Explain the role of education in Alfred's life and reign.
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