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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 1 - 32.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How did Asser learn of the various texts mentioned in his work?
(a) It is unclear.
(b) Through friends and family members of Alfred the Great.
(c) From his days at university.
(d) From Alfred himself.

3. What did Asser read aloud to Alfred the Great?
(a) Books on history and politics.
(b) The Works of Shakespeare.
(c) Whatever books were on hand.
(d) The Bible.

4. What county was protected against invaders during the reign of Alfred the Great?
(a) Cork.
(b) Wessex.
(c) Kent.
(d) Avon.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many siblings did Alfred the Great have?

2. What is the origin of Asser's name?

3. What book served as a style guide for Asser's book?

4. How many brothers did Alfred the Great have?

5. What illness did Alfred the Great have when he came into power?

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