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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 91 - 106.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Asser provide regarding Alfred the Great?
(a) An oil painting.
(b) A biography.
(c) A museum.
(d) A bust.

3. What is the origin of Asser's name?
(a) Hebrew.
(b) African.
(c) German.
(d) Danish.

4. How did Asser meet Alfred the Great?
(a) Asser petitioned him.
(b) Asser was assigned to aid him in negotiations.
(c) Alfred summoned him.
(d) They were childhood friends.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kingdom was Asser from?

2. What aspect of his money did Alfred believe God would reward?

3. When was Alfred the Great born?

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

5. Where did the first portion of the second part of Alfred's money go?

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