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

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

3. What does Bede claim came of the person to whom Cuthbert prophesied his death?
(a) He passed the story of Cuthbert's death to Bede.
(b) He died at the same time as Cuthbert.
(c) Cuthbert blessed him and he lived many years after receiving the prophesy.
(d) He was made abbot of lindisfarne.

4. To whom was the letter addressed?
(a) Hwaetberht.
(b) Eosterwine.
(c) Cuthbert.
(d) Sigfrith.

5. What quote does the anonymous author of Ceolfrith's history use to advise readers of his work?
(a) "Remember your leaders, those who spoke the word of God to you; consider the end of their way of life and imitate their faith."
(b) "The texts presented in this volume are important sources to the history of the Christian Church."
(c) "Remind yourselves that I have written nothing about the saint without first subjectng the facts to the most thorough scrutiny."
(d) "The work is difficult, my intelligence and command of rhetoric small; none the less, though, the result might come below expectation, the effort will at least pay my debt of obedience."

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the wicked queen who Stephanus wrote persecuted the church and martyred nine bishops?

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

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

4. Where does the anonymous author report Ceolfrith was buried?

5. After he listened to the chastisement, what does Bede report to be Cuthbert's response?

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