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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. Who was named to rule the monastery shortly before Ceolfrith joined it, according to the anonymous author?
(a) Ceolfrith's cousin, Tunbert.
(b) Ceolfrith's brother, Cynefrith.
(c) Bishop Wilford.
(d) Abbot Botulf.

2. Who kept Wilfrid until Stephanus claimed he could meet with suitable travelers as he began his journey to St. Peter's see?
(a) Archbishop Dalfinus.
(b) Queen Eanfled's cousin, King Erconberht of Kent.
(c) Biscop Baducing.
(d) Bishop Agilberht.

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

4. When Wilfrid's ship had run aground on the English shore and was surrounded by pagans, what event does Stephanus report occurred that preceded a battle between Wilfrid's party and the pagans?
(a) One of Wilfrid's companions killed the pagan's wizard with a stone blessed by the party from the ship.
(b) A legion of angels protected Wilfrid's companions from an attack led by a pagan wizard.
(c) Wilfrid blessed a stone that he used to heal a companion cursed by a pagan wizard.
(d) Wilfrid called down angels to ward off a curse from a pagan wizard.

5. Who gave Wilfrid the monastery at Ripon according to Stephanus?
(a) Alhfrith.
(b) King Oswiu.
(c) Bishop Winfrid.
(d) King Ecgfrith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the king who Stephanus reported to follow Wilfrid's guidance to win victories over the Picts and Mercia?

2. What sign does Stephanus claim was sent to prove that God intended Wilfred to be a saint?

3. Who does Stephanus report restored Wilfrid to his see?

4. How does Bede claim Christian converts profaned their faith in Chapter 9?

5. What were two things that Bede said he avoided in the prologue?

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