The Age of Bede Quiz | Eight Week Quiz G

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The Age of Bede Quiz | Eight Week Quiz G

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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 quote does the anonymous author of Ceolfrith's history use to advise readers of his work?
(a) "The work is difficult, my intelligence and command of rhetoric small; none the less, though, the result might come below expectation, the effort will at least pay my debt of obedience."
(b) "Remember your leaders, those who spoke the word of God to you; consider the end of their way of life and imitate their faith."
(c) "The texts presented in this volume are important sources to the history of the Christian Church."
(d) "Remind yourselves that I have written nothing about the saint without first subjectng the facts to the most thorough scrutiny."

2. What did the anonymous writer record that Brendan claimed they reached as they walked toward the furthest shore of their landing?
(a) A dog that led them to their provisions.
(b) A man with an aura of shining light.
(c) A river that ran from east to west.
(d) The Pearl of Great Price.

3. Who granted Wilfrid to preach in his first destination after being chased from his see?
(a) King Aldgisi.
(b) King Ecgfrith.
(c) King Dagobert.
(d) King Perctarit.

4. Of what does Stephanus claim Wilfrid accused English bishops prior to his journey to Gaul?
(a) Being corrupt with indulgences.
(b) Being too stiff in worship services.
(c) Being too strict with moral limits.
(d) Being similar in ideology to Celts.

5. Where does Stephanus claim peace was achieved between Wilfrid and his enemies?
(a) Friesland.
(b) The Synod of Nidd.
(c) The Holy Synod.
(d) Lichfield.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did a dignified old man communicate to Brendan's party while observing a vow of silence, according to the anonymous author?

2. To what book does Bede refer for support of other angels who rode on horseback?

3. To what office did Stephanus claim Agilberht ordained Wilfrid?

4. To whom was the letter addressed?

5. How did Brendan's traveling party arrive at the next island?

(see the answer key)

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