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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. Where does Stephanus claim peace was achieved between Wilfrid and his enemies?
(a) The Synod of Nidd.
(b) Friesland.
(c) The Holy Synod.
(d) Lichfield.

2. 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) He was made abbot of lindisfarne.
(d) Cuthbert blessed him and he lived many years after receiving the prophesy.

3. Who welcomed Ceolfrith in Gaul, according to the anonymous author?
(a) King Egfrid.
(b) King Aldfrid.
(c) King Hilperic.
(d) King Ecgfrith.

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

5. Where did Stephanus report Wilfrid first settled after being chased from his see?
(a) Gaul.
(b) Lichfield.
(c) Wearmouth.
(d) Friesland.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To whose honor was the monastery that Ceolfrith helped to build dedicated, according to the anonymous author?

3. As Cuthbert was traveling with a boy during a preaching tour in Chapter 12, how did Bede report that Cuthbert prophesied their food would be provided?

4. What sign does Stephanus claim was sent to prove that God intended Wilfred to be a saint?

5. What Psalm did the monks from St. Peter's sing to Ceolfrith as he left on his pilgrimage, according to the anonymous author?

(see the answer key)

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