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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. In what year did Asser meet Alfred the Great?
(a) 862.
(b) 885.
(c) 899.
(d) 871.

2. What kingdom was Asser from?
(a) Kent.
(b) Dyfed.
(c) Cork.
(d) Wessex.

3. How did Asser meet Alfred the Great?
(a) Asser petitioned him.
(b) Alfred summoned him.
(c) Asser was assigned to aid him in negotiations.
(d) They were childhood friends.

4. Where was Alfred the Great sent in 853?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Rome.
(c) London.
(d) Paris.

5. When did Asser die?
(a) 907.
(b) 899.
(c) The exact date of his death is not known.
(d) 909.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why was Alfred the Great sent away in 853?

3. What did Asser read aloud to Alfred the Great?

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

5. What career did Asser have?

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