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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, The Voyage of Saint Brendan.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Stephanus claim was the King's response to the request that Wilfrid be sent to the duke?
(a) The king ignored the request.
(b) He tore up the scroll upon which the request was written in the audience of his court.
(c) He sent back a message that he had already executed Wilfrid to buy him time to escape.
(d) He promptly captured Wilfrid and sent him back to the petitioner, but God spared Wilfrid the condemnation.

2. What custom arose from the burial of Ceolfrith?
(a) Wearing black for mourning.
(b) Praying the Psalms prior to kneeling at Ceolfrith's tomb.
(c) Having a celebration with friends which eventually became known as a wake.
(d) Placing flowers on a grave.

3. Who does Farmer credit with writing the earliest "Life of Cuthbert"?
(a) Eddius Stephanus.
(b) An anonymous monk from Lindisfarne.
(c) Ceolfrith.
(d) Bede.

4. After the guide brought them to a vast hall with couches and water to wash their feet, what does the anonymous writer report that Brendan said?
(a) "God has provided for our needs . . ."
(b) "Thank God from whom all good things flow . . ."
(c) "Do not let your desire for the physical overcome your need for the Holy . . ."
(d) "Be on your guard, brethren, lest Satan lead you into temptation . . ."

5. When does the anonymous author record Brendan's traveling party landed on the island?
(a) Christmas day.
(b) Easter Sunday.
(c) Maundy Thursday.
(d) Good Friday.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what book from the Bible does Bede claim Benedict took comfort during nights he could not sleep during his illness?

2. What does Bede claim Cuthbert did to convert water to wine as he stayed at a convent in Tyne?

3. What sign does Stephanus claim that God used to indicate that Wilfrid would serve him in the future?

4. Who does Stephanus report led a synod which was actually a trap to take the properties that were under Wilfrid's authority?

5. What does Farmer claim to be the document that the earliest monk wrote?

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