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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. 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.

2. In addition to a priest, Asser was a ______.
(a) Writer.
(b) Philosopher.
(c) Bishop.
(d) Professor.

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

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

5. What kind of phraseology does Asser use in his book?
(a) Archaic.
(b) Informal.
(c) Overly formal.
(d) Academic.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Asser meet Alfred the Great?

2. What county was protected against invaders during the reign of Alfred the Great?

3. When did Asser write his Life of King Alfred?

4. When was Alfred the Great born?

5. Asser aided negotiations between Alfred the Great and ______.

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