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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Christian Saxons always look to the Irish as ____________ in Christ.
(a) Equals.
(b) Elders.
(c) Juniors.
(d) Inferiors.

2. Why does Ausonius go to Emperor Valentinian's court?
(a) To tutor the emperor.
(b) To tutor the emperor's son, Augustine.
(c) To tutor the emperor's son, Gratian.
(d) To become the emperor's proconsul.

3. What is the only Celtic nation-state in the world?
(a) Scotland.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Wales.
(d) England.

4. What was Patricius' faith before his kidnapping?
(a) Atheist.
(b) Roman deities.
(c) Jewish.
(d) Catholic.

5. Who burns John Scotus Eriugena's book, De Divisione Naturae?
(a) Pope Gregory I.
(b) King Charles the Bald.
(c) Pope Honorius III.
(d) King Charlemagne.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the pagan Irish gods eat?

2. What was Columcille's name before he became a monk?

3. What language does Patricius speak at home?

4. What practice that, in our society is illegal, exists and is considered acceptable in pre-Christian Ireland?

5. Who was Charles Kingsley?

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