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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 33 - 90.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Asser learn of the various texts mentioned in his work?
(a) From his days at university.
(b) From Alfred himself.
(c) Through friends and family members of Alfred the Great.
(d) It is unclear.

2. What county was protected against invaders during the reign of Alfred the Great?
(a) Avon.
(b) Cork.
(c) Kent.
(d) Wessex.

3. What chronicle did Asser use as a basis for his book?
(a) The Welsh Chronicle.
(b) The Wessex Chronicle.
(c) The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.
(d) The New British Chronicle.

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

5. When did Burgred, the new king of the Mercians, ask Aethewulf for help against the Vikings?
(a) 853.
(b) 865.
(c) 851.
(d) 864.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Alfred the Great rule?

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

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

4. Where was Asser before he met Alfred?

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

(see the answer key)

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