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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Appendices.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Asser traces Alfred's lineage all the back to whom?
(a) Moses.
(b) Adam.
(c) Jacob.
(d) King David.

3. What kind of king was Alfred the Great, according to Asser?
(a) Excellent.
(b) Militaristic.
(c) Meek.
(d) Fierce.

4. What did the pope do to Alfred?
(a) Blessed his military activities.
(b) Ex-communicate him.
(c) Anointed him as king.
(d) Ordained him as a priest.

5. What benefit did the translations have for Alfred the Great?
(a) Interpersonal communication skills.
(b) Education.
(c) Spiritual consolation.
(d) Personal edification.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened when King Alfred and his ally fought the Vikings?

2. Where was Alfred the Great sent in 853?

3. The document included after the will gives what to Aethelhelm?

4. The next document is between Alfred the Great and ______.

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

(see the answer key)

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