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

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

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

4. What career did Asser have?
(a) Writer.
(b) Monk.
(c) Artist.
(d) Professor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is not recorded in Asser's book?

2. When did Alfred the Great rule?

3. When did Asser die?

4. What country did Alfred the Great rule?

5. Where was Alfred the Great sent in 853?

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