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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Bede, Lives of the Abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Bede report gave Cuthbert a cure for a tumor on his knee?
(a) An angel carrying a gold trumpet.
(b) Three strangers who were travelling through his town.
(c) The village doctor.
(d) An angel dressed in white riding a horse.

2. Who did Bede report was chosen to replace Ceolfrith?
(a) Eosterwine.
(b) Brendan.
(c) Sigfrith.
(d) Hwaetberht.

3. What was the first miracle that Bede reports that Cuthbert performed?
(a) He healed a sick boy near death.
(b) He brought a sheriff's wife back to life.
(c) He calmed a wind that had nearly blown rafts carrying monks to sea with his prayers.
(d) He healed himself of a lame leg.

4. What was the method that Bede writes Ceolfrith chose for a new abbot to be chosen to replace him?
(a) He conferred with representatives of the pope.
(b) He devoted a series of fasts that lasted for 40 days.
(c) He devoted a season of prayer seeking divine guidance.
(d) The brethren of the monasteries were required to choose one of their members.

5. Over what issue did Wilfrid debate Bishop Colman according to Stephanus?
(a) The specific day upon which to celebrate Easter.
(b) The role of icons in affirming faith.
(c) The importance of miracles in identifying saints.
(d) The parallels between Yom Kippur and Christmas.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what office did Stephanus claim Agilberht ordained Wilfrid?

2. Where does Stephanus claim peace was achieved between Wilfrid and his enemies?

3. Who does Farmer report to be the earliest monk of the British Isles?

4. How long did Eosterwine serve as abbot over Wearmouth, according to Bede?

5. What decision does Bede report Benedict made while Benedict and Sigfrith were on their deathbeds?

(see the answer key)

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