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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter I, Asser's Life of King Alfred, Paragraphs 1 - 32.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Asser never attempt to circulate his book?
(a) He could not find a publisher.
(b) He knew Alfred would not approve.
(c) It was too expensive to print.
(d) It was never finished.

3. What did King Aethewulf order his wife to do when he and Alfred returned to the kingdom?
(a) Sit with him on the throne until he died.
(b) Seduce him.
(c) Visit him often in order to keep him distracted.
(d) Live with him in order to report all his activities to King Aethewulf.

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

5. How long did Asser probably stay with Alfred?
(a) Eight weeks.
(b) Eight months.
(c) Six months.
(d) A year.

Short Answer Questions

1. What work by Pope Gregory did Asser help translate?

2. How was the kingdom split between father and son?

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

4. Whom did Alfred the Great visit while passing through Carolingian France?

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

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