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

2. What was the first miracle that Bede reports that Cuthbert performed?
(a) He healed a sick boy near death.
(b) He healed himself of a lame leg.
(c) He calmed a wind that had nearly blown rafts carrying monks to sea with his prayers.
(d) He brought a sheriff's wife back to life.

3. Who does Stephanus claim influenced Ecgfrith to drive Wilfrid from his see?
(a) Ecgfrith's queen, Iurminbrugh.
(b) Bishop Colman.
(c) King Dagobert.
(d) Bishop Winfrid.

4. What did some of the monks who buried Ceolfrith take to Rome on his behalf, according to the anonymous author?
(a) Icons of Ceolfrith to be kept with other holy icons.
(b) A Bible translated from Hebrew and Greek originals according to the interpretation of Priest Jerome.
(c) A letter to the pope requesting more books of learning for the church.
(d) A painting of Ceolfrith made just prior to his death.

5. What quote does the anonymous author of Ceolfrith's history use to advise readers of his work?
(a) "Remind yourselves that I have written nothing about the saint without first subjectng the facts to the most thorough scrutiny."
(b) "Remember your leaders, those who spoke the word of God to you; consider the end of their way of life and imitate their faith."
(c) "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."
(d) "The texts presented in this volume are important sources to the history of the Christian Church."

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many monks did the anonymous author report Ceolfrith left behind at his monasteries?

3. How many total years does the anonymous author report that Ceolfrith ruled separately over the monasteries of St. Peter and St. Paul?

4. What does Bede report Cuthbert used to cure a sick servant to a bodyguard of King Ecgfrith?

5. Of what does Stephanus claim Wilfrid accused English bishops prior to his journey to Gaul?

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