2. What positive aspects of Alfred the Great's reign did Asser discuss?
(a) His parties.
(b) His family.
(c) His hobbies.
(d) His accomplishments.

3. Which of the following does Asser NOT discuss about Alfred's reign?
(a) Monastic intrigue.
(b) Conspiracy.
(c) His phobias.
(d) His appointees.

4. Why did Alfred chose the work he did to be the first to be translated for himself?
(a) It was a childhood favorite.
(b) It focused on the traits needed for men in government.
(c) It was recommended to him by Asser.
(d) It was a gift from his father.

5. What relative of Alfred's died in 888?
(a) His cousin.
(b) His father.
(c) His sister.
(d) His brother.

6. What work by Pope Gregory did a bishop translate for King Alfred?
(a) Lectures.
(b) Dialogues.
(c) Homilies.
(d) Letters.

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

8. Where were Alfred's candles burned?
(a) At relics.
(b) At cemeteries.
(c) In his private prayer chapel.
(d) At cathedrals.

9. Those who disobeyed Alfred were often ______.
(a) Ignored.
(b) Humiliated.
(c) Banished.
(d) Imprisoned.

10. What was the second work translated?
(a) Explanation of Nobility.
(b) Understanding of Psychology.
(c) Consolation of Philosophy.
(d) Discourse on Faith.

11. What is the name of the relative of Alfred's that died in 888?
(a) Aethelberg.
(b) Aethelswith.
(c) Aethelfor.
(d) Aethelsyd.

12. What is addressed in the will?
(a) Private property.
(b) Care of family members.
(c) Rulership.
(d) Instructions for funeral.

13. What bishop translated a work by Pope Gregory for King Alfred?
(a) Heahstan.
(b) Werferth.
(c) Aelthehelm.
(d) Aethelred.

14. Where did the second portion of the second part of Alfred's money go?
(a) The school.
(b) The poor.
(c) Neighboring monasteries.
(d) His monasteries.

15. Where did the third portion of the second part of Alfred's money go?
(a) His monasteries.
(b) Neighboring monasteries.
(c) The school.
(d) The poor.