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

2. When did Asser write his Life of King Alfred?
(a) 895.
(b) 871.
(c) 899.
(d) 893.

3. What is not recorded in Asser's book?
(a) Alfred's childhood.
(b) Alfred's military activities.
(c) Alfred's alliances with other kings.
(d) Alfred's death.

4. Asser traces Alfred's lineage all the back to whom?
(a) Adam.
(b) Moses.
(c) Jacob.
(d) King David.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When did Alfred the Great rule?

3. What did Asser read aloud to Alfred the Great?

4. Where did the Vikings go in 872?

5. In what district was Alfred the Great born?

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