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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. Who does Stephanus claim introduced Wilfrid to the Pope?
(a) Boniface the archdeacon.
(b) Archbishop Dalfinus.
(c) Bishop Baducing.
(d) Bishop Colman.

2. What sign does Stephanus claim that God used to indicate that Wilfrid would serve him in the future?
(a) The house where he was being born caught fire but was not consumed.
(b) Birds gathered to sing praises to God as Wilfrid was born.
(c) An angel disguised as a horseman helped with Wilfrid's delivery.
(d) A fiery demon was chased from his village by a torrent provided by God.

3. What did Bede report Benedict brought back to Britain after his third trip to Rome?
(a) A cantor named John who introduced the order of chanting and singing the Psalms to Britain.
(b) Scholars who were trained in the interpretation of Scripture.
(c) A large number of books on all branches of sacred knowledge.
(d) Icons from the tombs of saints to aid in the performance of miracles.

4. Who welcomed Ceolfrith in Gaul, according to the anonymous author?
(a) King Ecgfrith.
(b) King Hilperic.
(c) King Egfrid.
(d) King Aldfrid.

5. Where did Stephanus report Wilfrid first settled after being chased from his see?
(a) Lichfield.
(b) Gaul.
(c) Wearmouth.
(d) Friesland.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the works in "The Age of Bede" does Farmer claim was popular during the Middle Ages?

2. Who confirmed the choice of Ceolfrith's replacement, according to Bede?

3. Which Irish apostle, according to Farmer, became famous for the founding of the Bobbio and Saint-Gall monasteries.

4. What did some of the monks who buried Ceolfrith take to Rome on his behalf, according to the anonymous author?

5. What happened to Eosterwine during Benedict's fifth journey to Rome, according to Bede?

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