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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Anonymous History of Abbot Ceolfrith.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What effect did abbots in Ireland have on the influence of bishops, according to Farmer?
(a) They had no affect on the bishops.
(b) The provided the channels for bishops to influence the population.
(c) They diminished the influence of bishops.
(d) They strengthened the bishops by collecting indulgences for them.

2. From whom did Bede claim Benedict bought the unique collection during his fifth trip to Rome?
(a) King Ecgfrith.
(b) King Egfrid.
(c) From King Aldfrid.
(d) Pope Agatho.

3. What Psalm did the monks from St. Peter's sing to Ceolfrith as he left on his pilgrimage, according to the anonymous author?
(a) Psalm 125, "As the Mountains surround Jerusalem, So the Lord surrounds His people."
(b) Psalm 20, "May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble! May the name of the God of Jacob set you securely on high!"
(c) Psalm 91, "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty."
(d) Psalm 66, "May God have mercy on us and bless us, lighten his face and have mercy on us."

4. Which Northumbrian cleric does Farmer record as being trained in Lindisfarne?
(a) Columbanus.
(b) Brendan.
(c) Wilfrid
(d) Cuthbert.

5. How does Bede claim Christian converts profaned their faith in Chapter 9?
(a) With the coarse language.
(b) With their sloth.
(c) With their works.
(d) With their ill-gotten gains.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who granted Wilfrid to preach in his first destination after being chased from his see?

2. Who gave Wilfrid the monastery at Ripon according to Stephanus?

3. When Wilfrid's ship had run aground on the English shore and was surrounded by pagans, what event does Stephanus report occurred that preceded a battle between Wilfrid's party and the pagans?

4. Farmer asserts that the "Navigatio" is a fascinating mixture of what?

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

(see the answer key)

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