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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. How many monks did the anonymous author report Ceolfrith took with him to complete the new construction that King Egfrith sponsored?
(a) 22.
(b) 222.
(c) 12.
(d) 122.

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

3. Who was finally found to travel to St. Peter's with Wilfrid, according to Stephanus?
(a) Boniface the Archdeacon.
(b) Archbishop Dalfinus.
(c) King Erconberht of Kent.
(d) Bishop Baducing.

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

5. On what date does the anonymous author report Ceolfrith boarded a ship to cross the sea to Gaul?
(a) July 4.
(b) August 12.
(c) July 14.
(d) June 4.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To what biblical story does Stephanus compare the event that preceded the battle between Wilfrid's party and the pagans?

3. Why did Benedict name Ceolfrith to be abbot over the two monasteries he helped to build, according to the anonymous author?

4. Who does the anonymous author claim presided over the monastery before Ceolfrith joined it?

5. What animal does Bede claim ministered to Cuthbert after he spent a night in prayer in the water off the sea shore?

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