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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 1 - 32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did Asser meet Alfred the Great?
(a) 899.
(b) 885.
(c) 862.
(d) 871.

2. Who were invading England during the reign of Alfred the Great?
(a) Spaniards.
(b) Romans.
(c) Celts.
(d) Vikings.

3. Where does Asser give some biographical details about himself?
(a) In his journals.
(b) In the Life of King Alfred.
(c) In a letter about Life of King Alfred.
(d) In his autobiography.

4. When was Alfred the Great born?
(a) 849.
(b) The year of his birth is not known for sure.
(c) 850.
(d) 832.

5. What did Asser aid Alfred the Great in creating for many in his kingdom?
(a) Curriculum.
(b) Translations of the Holy Bible.
(c) A census.
(d) Law books.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Asser later become?

2. What did King Aethewulf order his wife to do when he and Alfred returned to the kingdom?

3. How many siblings did Alfred the Great have?

4. How did Asser meet Alfred the Great?

5. In what district was Alfred the Great born?

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