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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Ceorl fight with the men of Devon?
(a) 871.
(b) 849.
(c) 865.
(d) 851.

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

3. Who was rebelled against just after Alfred died?
(a) Osferth.
(b) Aethelweared.
(c) Edward.
(d) Aethelwold.

4. How many years did Alfred the Great rule?
(a) 17.
(b) 30.
(c) 28.
(d) 25.

5. What was the relationship between Pope Marinus and Alfred the Great?
(a) Pope Marinus was Alfred's spiritual advisor.
(b) Pope Marinus baptized Alfred into the Roman Catholic Church.
(c) They were friends.
(d) Alfred went to school with Marinus before he became pope.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Asser give some biographical details about himself?

2. Why did Alfred chose the work he did to be the first to be translated for himself?

3. What is discussed in the second appendix?

4. Where were the couriers sent in 889?

5. What did Asser provide regarding Alfred the Great?

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