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

2. What does Farmer claim to be the name of the author of the "Navigatio"?
(a) Brendan.
(b) Unknown.
(c) Bede.
(d) Eddius Stephanus.

3. Why was Cuthbert inspired to rise from his sickbed in Chapter 8, according to Bede?
(a) Because he knew that God would provide him strength to carry out ministry.
(b) Because he knew that God had certainly heard the prayers of the monks praying for him.
(c) Because he desired to be an inspiration to those in need.
(d) Because he did not want to neglect the responsibility God had put before him.

4. What foundation does Bede credit Benedict with beginning?
(a) Northumbria.
(b) Melrose.
(c) Ripon.
(d) Jarrow.

5. Which duke of Theodoric petitioned the king over the land Wilfrid where was preaching to have Wilfrid sent to him dead or alive, according to Stephanus?
(a) Agatho.
(b) Ebroin.
(c) Winfrid.
(d) Oertarut.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Farmer report to be the earliest monk of the British Isles?

2. Where did Stephanus report Wilfrid first settled after being chased from his see?

3. What were Brendan's most important monasteries, according to Farmer?

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

5. What does Farmer report came of Cuthbert after he spent many years in a monastery?

(see the answer key)

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