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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) To Boniface, the archdeacon who introduced him to the pope.
(b) To his father.
(c) To Bishop Agilberht who ordained him to the priesthood.
(d) Acca, his Bishop, and Tatberht, his Abbot.

2. What miracle did Cuthbert perform when he brought the Holy Ghost to a village that could only provide tents for him and his retinue?
(a) With prayer he cured a boy that was dying.
(b) He received wood from birds and animals to provide for a fire.
(c) He healed a blind man who shared his bread with them.
(d) He fed the village a healthy stew made from nothing but a pot of water and three round stones.

3. To what book does Bede refer for support of other angels who rode on horseback?
(a) The Navigato.
(b) Genesis.
(c) The Psalms.
(d) The history of the Maccabees.

4. What did the anonymous author infer to be Ceolfrith's method of avoiding the plague that took the lives of many monks?
(a) He had secluded himself for a season of prayer.
(b) He had secluded himself as a hermit before the plague hit his region.
(c) He was fastidious in keeping his residence clean and observed Jewish cleaning laws.
(d) He was delayed in Rome finding supplies for the new monastery.

5. What came of a phantom fire that came upon a village while Bede reports that Cuthbert was teaching on the distractions of the devil?
(a) They disappeared into thin air as Cuthbert prayed.
(b) God brought a torrent of rain that extinguished the phantom.
(c) An angel extinguished the flames with a mighty blow of his trumpet.
(d) Strong winds blew the fires away as soon as Cuthbert prayed for deliverance.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many monks did the anonymous author report Ceolfrith took with him to complete the new construction that King Egfrith sponsored?

2. What was the quote from the Psalms that Bede used to support God's hand in the event?

3. Where does Stephanus claim peace was achieved between Wilfrid and his enemies?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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