For the matrix $A = \begin{bmatrix} 3 & 2 \\ 1 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$,find the values of $a$ and $b$ such that $A^{2} + aA + bI = 0$.

  • A
    $a = -4, b = -1$
  • B
    $a = 4, b = 1$
  • C
    $a = 4, b = -1$
  • D
    $a = -4, b = 1$

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