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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. To what biblical story does Stephanus compare the event that preceded the battle between Wilfrid's party and the pagans?
(a) The story of Caleb taking his mountain.
(b) The story of David and Goliath.
(c) The story of Gideon.
(d) The story of the Israelites taking the Holy land from the Philistines.

2. What were the reasons that Stephanus gave for Wilfrid deciding to bring a dead child back to life in the village of On Tiddanufri?
(a) Wilfrid used the miracle to frighten off pagans who were gathering to kill him.
(b) Wilfrid had no doubt about the power of Christ and was impressed by the faith of the mother.
(c) Wilfrid sought to use the miracle to affirm the power of Christ in the village that was back sliding.
(d) Wilfrid knew that such a miracle would bring many pagans to Christ.

3. To whom did Stephanus address his record of the "Life of Wilfrid"?
(a) Acca, his Bishop, and Tatberht, his Abbot.
(b) To Bishop Agilberht who ordained him to the priesthood.
(c) To his father.
(d) To Boniface, the archdeacon who introduced him to the pope.

4. Over what issue did Wilfrid debate Bishop Colman according to Stephanus?
(a) The parallels between Yom Kippur and Christmas.
(b) The role of icons in affirming faith.
(c) The specific day upon which to celebrate Easter.
(d) The importance of miracles in identifying saints.

5. How did Cuthbert respond to converts who were falling away from the faith, according to Bede?
(a) He ministered to them directly by showing them a life of Christian integrity.
(b) He traveled to villages to preach the way of truth.
(c) He secluded himself and prayed fervently for their integrity.
(d) He chastised them with harsh sermons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What example does the anonymous author claim that Ceolfrith took from his brother Cynefrith?

2. In what city did Stephanus report Wilfrid's traveling companion leave him after they started their journey to St. Peter's?

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

4. Who does Stephanus claim introduced Wilfrid to the Pope?

5. Who was named to rule the monastery shortly before Ceolfrith joined it, according to the anonymous author?

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