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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Bede, Lives of the Abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was finally found to travel to St. Peter's with Wilfrid, according to Stephanus?
(a) Archbishop Dalfinus.
(b) Bishop Baducing.
(c) King Erconberht of Kent.
(d) Boniface the Archdeacon.

2. How did Cuthbert respond to converts who were falling away from the faith, according to Bede?
(a) He chastised them with harsh sermons.
(b) He traveled to villages to preach the way of truth.
(c) He ministered to them directly by showing them a life of Christian integrity.
(d) He secluded himself and prayed fervently for their integrity.

3. Who does Stephanus report led a synod which was actually a trap to take the properties that were under Wilfrid's authority?
(a) Bishop Colman.
(b) Pope Agatho.
(c) Archbishop Berhtwald.
(d) Archdeacon Boniface.

4. To what biblical story does Stephanus compare the event that preceded the battle between Wilfrid's party and the pagans?
(a) The story of Caleb taking his mountain.
(b) The story of Gideon.
(c) The story of the Israelites taking the Holy land from the Philistines.
(d) The story of David and Goliath.

5. What were the reasons that Stephanus gave for Wilfrid deciding to bring a dead child back to life in the village of On Tiddanufri?
(a) Wilfrid had no doubt about the power of Christ and was impressed by the faith of the mother.
(b) Wilfrid used the miracle to frighten off pagans who were gathering to kill him.
(c) Wilfrid knew that such a miracle would bring many pagans to Christ.
(d) Wilfrid sought to use the miracle to affirm the power of Christ in the village that was back sliding.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Eosterwine during Benedict's fifth journey to Rome, according to Bede?

2. Why does Farmer credit this institution with the spread of monasteries in Ireland?

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

4. How was Cuthbert's Friday fast broken on one occasion at the vesper's hour according to Bede?

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

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