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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Asser write his Life of King Alfred?
(a) 899.
(b) 895.
(c) 893.
(d) 871.

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

3. Who was the king of the Vikings?
(a) Egbres.
(b) Vladmir.
(c) Cuthrum.
(d) Synfeir.

4. When Alfred received revenues, he apportioned much of it to ______ affairs.
(a) Secular.
(b) Spiritual.
(c) Military.
(d) Family.

5. What was Alfred the Great's spiritual life like?
(a) He respected Christianity, but did not practice it.
(b) He was an ordained priest.
(c) He gave appearances of being exceptionally religious, but was an atheist.
(d) He was exceptionally religious.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where was the subject of the second appendix found?

3. Why did Asser never attempt to circulate his book?

4. When was the subject of the second appendix found?

5. What positive aspects of Alfred the Great's reign did Asser discuss?

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