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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 Farmer claim enabled Wilfred to travel to visit other churches through Europe?
(a) Alhfrith.
(b) Dalfinus.
(c) Bishop Colman.
(d) Enfleda, Queen of Northumbria.

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

3. Who does Stephanus report restored Wilfrid to his see?
(a) Archbishop Berhtrwald.
(b) Pope Agatho and the Holy Synod.
(c) Boniface.
(d) King Ecgfrith.

4. To what abbey does Bede report Benedict named Eosterwine?
(a) Wearmouth.
(b) Melrose.
(c) Jarrow.
(d) Ripon.

5. Why did Bede address his prologue to its named recipient?
(a) To affirm he virtues of Cuthbert to those whom he served.
(b) So the reader would know that the work was undertaken in compliance with the Bishop's wishes.
(c) To show his father that his devotion was being manifested in good works.
(d) To assure future Christians that the church was founded by men of reliable virtue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What unique collection does Bede write that Benedict brought to England from his fifth trip to Rome?

2. Where did Stephanus report Wilfrid first settled after being chased from his see?

3. What was Wilfrid's destination when he left his home, according to Stephanus?

4. Who returned a letter of thanks for the gift the monks delivered to Rome according to the anonymous author?

5. What does Farmer report came of Cuthbert after he spent many years in a monastery?

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