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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 did the anonymous author claim that Ceolfrith came to study for the priesthood?
(a) He was appointed by Abbot Botulf.
(b) He was appointed by his brother Cynefrith.
(c) He was appointed by his Bishop Wilford.
(d) He was appointed by his cousin Tunbert.

2. What was the first miracle that Bede reports that Cuthbert performed?
(a) He calmed a wind that had nearly blown rafts carrying monks to sea with his prayers.
(b) He healed a sick boy near death.
(c) He brought a sheriff's wife back to life.
(d) He healed himself of a lame leg.

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

4. Who does Bede report gave Cuthbert a cure for a tumor on his knee?
(a) Three strangers who were travelling through his town.
(b) An angel carrying a gold trumpet.
(c) The village doctor.
(d) An angel dressed in white riding a horse.

5. What sign does Stephanus claim that God used to indicate that Wilfrid would serve him in the future?
(a) An angel disguised as a horseman helped with Wilfrid's delivery.
(b) The house where he was being born caught fire but was not consumed.
(c) A fiery demon was chased from his village by a torrent provided by God.
(d) Birds gathered to sing praises to God as Wilfrid was born.

Short Answer Questions

1. What miracle does Stephanus report that Wilfrid performed during the construction of the church at Hexham?

2. Where is the body of Cuthbert buried, according to Bede's record?

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

4. Whose death was Ceolfrith compared in the letter from Rome?

5. What did the anonymous author infer to be Ceolfrith's method of avoiding the plague that took the lives of many monks?

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