Alfred the Great: Asser's Life of King Alfred & Other Contemporary Sources Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction, Section II, Asser and his Life of King Alfred.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Asser meet Alfred the Great?
(a) Alfred summoned him.
(b) Asser was assigned to aid him in negotiations.
(c) They were childhood friends.
(d) Asser petitioned him.

2. Where does Asser give some biographical details about himself?
(a) In his autobiography.
(b) In the Life of King Alfred.
(c) In his journals.
(d) In a letter about Life of King Alfred.

3. What work by Pope Gregory did Asser help translate?
(a) The Journals of Pope Gregory.
(b) On the Sanctity of Marriage.
(c) Pastoral Care.
(d) Death and Dying.

4. What did Asser aid Alfred the Great in creating for many in his kingdom?
(a) Law books.
(b) Translations of the Holy Bible.
(c) Curriculum.
(d) A census.

5. Asser probably divided his time between Alfred's kingdom and ______.
(a) St. David's.
(b) London.
(c) Paris.
(d) St. Augustine's.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Asser meet Alfred the Great?

2. How did Asser learn of the various texts mentioned in his work?

3. Where was Alfred the Great sent in 853?

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

5. Asser aided negotiations between Alfred the Great and ______.

(see the answer key)

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