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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction, Section II, Asser and his Life of King Alfred.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Asser learn of the various texts mentioned in his work?
(a) From his days at university.
(b) From Alfred himself.
(c) Through friends and family members of Alfred the Great.
(d) It is unclear.

2. What audience did Asser have in mind when he wrote his book?
(a) Welsh people.
(b) English people.
(c) Other kings.
(d) Alfred's family.

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

4. Whom did Alfred the Great visit while passing through Carolingian France?
(a) Louis the Educated.
(b) Jason the Argonaut.
(c) Charles the Bald.
(d) Catherine the Peaceful.

5. What country did Alfred the Great rule?
(a) France.
(b) Germany.
(c) England.
(d) Wales.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Alfred the Great born?

2. What is not recorded in Asser's book?

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

4. When was the epithet "the Great" added to Alfred's name?

5. Where did Alfred the Great fall among his siblings?

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