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

2. Which duke of Theodoric petitioned the king over the land Wilfrid where was preaching to have Wilfrid sent to him dead or alive, according to Stephanus?
(a) Winfrid.
(b) Ebroin.
(c) Oertarut.
(d) Agatho.

3. To whom did Bede write the prologue to his "Life of Cuthbert"?
(a) Bishop Eadfrid.
(b) Christians of future generations.
(c) His father.
(d) Christians of who were served by his ministry.

4. Where was the monastery that the anonymous author report Ceolfrith joined?
(a) Gilling.
(b) Melrose.
(c) Jarrow.
(d) Wearmouth.

5. 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) Biscop Baducing.
(c) Queen Eanfled's cousin, King Erconberht of Kent.
(d) Bishop Agilberht.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Bede claim first chastised Cuthbert for his idleness and his indulgences?

2. Who did the anonymous author claim chose Ceolfrith to help him build a monastery?

3. What did some of the monks who buried Ceolfrith take to Rome on his behalf, according to the anonymous author?

4. According to Stephanus, how did the expansion of the Kingdom that Wilfrid advised expand his authority as Bishop?

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

(see the answer key)

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