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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. How many Latin manuscripts of this document does Farmer claim still exists?
(a) 1116
(b) 16
(c) 1166
(d) 116

2. To whom was the letter addressed?
(a) Sigfrith.
(b) Cuthbert.
(c) Hwaetberht.
(d) Eosterwine.

3. Why does Farmer credit this institution with the spread of monasteries in Ireland?
(a) When a family would convert to Christianity, it would remain together as a group and convert their homes into monasteries.
(b) Nobles would provide land and funding for construction of monasteries.
(c) Clergy would evangelize pagans who would give to support the construction of monasteries.
(d) The government would raise taxes to support the construction of monasteries.

4. According to Farmer, each of the saints profiled in "The Age of Bede" were pioneers of what important church institutions?
(a) The Sacraments, baptism, and confession.
(b) Monasticism and the primacy of the spiritual.
(c) The presbytery and the Holy Roman Empire.
(d) Indulgences, monasticism, and chanting.

5. Who was the wicked queen who Stephanus wrote persecuted the church and martyred nine bishops?
(a) Erconbehrt.
(b) Iurminburgh.
(c) Baldlhild.
(d) Eanfled.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city did Stephanus report Wilfrid's traveling companion leave him after they started their journey to St. Peter's?

2. What was the first miracle that Bede reports that Cuthbert performed?

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

4. What was the method that Bede writes Ceolfrith chose for a new abbot to be chosen to replace him?

5. What practice did Ceolfrith pass on to the monks who joined him in building the new monastery?

(see the answer key)

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