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

2. In the 19th century Alfred the Great was seen as the founder of the British _______ and ______.
(a) Royal Air Force; colonization.
(b) Library system; public education.
(c) Navy; Empire.
(d) Police force; Empire.

3. Where was Asser from?
(a) Oxford University.
(b) Limerick, Ireland.
(c) St. David's in Wales.
(d) Paris, France.

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

5. Which of the following themes does NOT characterize the political history of Anglo-Saxon England in the first half of the ninth century?
(a) Balance of power changes started to favor Wessex over Mercia.
(b) An alliance developed between the two kingdoms.
(c) The growing economic struggles in London's business center.
(d) The impact of the invasions in England.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom did Alfred the Great come to rule in 871?

2. Who were invading England during the reign of Alfred the Great?

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

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

5. In what year did an army invade England, taking a variety of smaller kingdoms?

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