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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 many brothers did Alfred the Great have?
(a) Three.
(b) None.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

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

3. How many siblings did Alfred the Great have?
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

4. What annals were put together during and following Alfred's reign?
(a) The England Annals.
(b) The Wessex Annals.
(c) The Journals of Alfred the Great.
(d) The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is included in the annals put together during and following Alfred's reign?

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

3. Asser probably divided his time between Alfred's kingdom and ______.

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

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

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