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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 91 - 106.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what district was Alfred the Great born?
(a) Berkshire.
(b) Stratford.
(c) Avon.
(d) London.

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

3. Who were invading England during the reign of Alfred the Great?
(a) Spaniards.
(b) Celts.
(c) Vikings.
(d) Romans.

4. Alfred the Great promised ______ of his mental and bodily effort to God's service.
(a) All.
(b) Some.
(c) Half.
(d) Much.

5. Asser aided negotiations between Alfred the Great and ______.
(a) English kings.
(b) Local nobility.
(c) Vikings.
(d) Welsh kings.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When Alfred received revenues, he apportioned much of it to ______ affairs.

4. Who was Alfred the Great's father?

5. Whom did Alfred the Great visit while passing through Carolingian France?

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