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

2. What does Bede claim Cuthbert did to convert water to wine as he stayed at a convent in Tyne?
(a) He spent a night's prayer vigil in a nearby lake.
(b) He performed a wedding and asked for God's provisions over the reception.
(c) He drank the water from a cup.
(d) He dipped the hem of his garment in a cask of water.

3. Why did Benedict name Ceolfrith to be abbot over the two monasteries he helped to build, according to the anonymous author?
(a) Because both Benedict and the abbot who preceded Ceolfrith, Sigfrith, were on their deathbeds.
(b) Because Ceolfrith showed his grasp of Christian understanding in debates with other monks.
(c) Because Ceolfrith was the best candidate after the plague had caused the death of many monks.
(d) Because Ceolfrith was faithful in helping to start other abbeys.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What came of a phantom fire that came upon a village while Bede reports that Cuthbert was teaching on the distractions of the devil?

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

4. Who kept Wilfrid until Stephanus claimed he could meet with suitable travelers as he began his journey to St. Peter's see?

5. Who returned a letter of thanks for the gift the monks delivered to Rome according to the anonymous author?

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