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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. What time period is not recorded in Asser's book?
(a) The 890s.
(b) The 870s.
(c) The 880s.
(d) The 860s.

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

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

4. What was nearly destroyed by the Vikings?
(a) London.
(b) Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.
(c) Wessex.
(d) Canterbury.

5. Why did Asser never attempt to circulate his book?
(a) It was never finished.
(b) He knew Alfred would not approve.
(c) He could not find a publisher.
(d) It was too expensive to print.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Alfred the Great fall among his siblings?

2. What did Asser later become?

3. Where did the Vikings fight the king of the Saxons, Aethelwulf and his son Aethelbald for a long time?

4. When did Alfred the Great rule?

5. What audience did Asser have in mind when he wrote his book?

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