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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. To what cause does Bede claim Benedict devoted himself after he traveled to Rome to visit the tombs of the Apostles?
(a) Making known the forms of church life he witnessed in Rome.
(b) To the translation and writing of scripture.
(c) To the interpretation and preaching of the Gospel.
(d) To training priestly aspirants to what is now known as the "Benedictine Order".

2. Why did Bede address his prologue to its named recipient?
(a) So the reader would know that the work was undertaken in compliance with the Bishop's wishes.
(b) To assure future Christians that the church was founded by men of reliable virtue.
(c) To affirm he virtues of Cuthbert to those whom he served.
(d) To show his father that his devotion was being manifested in good works.

3. Who did Bede report Benedict appointed as abbot over the foundation he started?
(a) Sigfrith.
(b) Eosterwine.
(c) Ceolfrith.
(d) Hwaetbehrt.

4. In what city did Stephanus report Wilfrid's traveling companion leave him after they started their journey to St. Peter's?
(a) Venice.
(b) Rome.
(c) Lyons.
(d) Gaul.

5. What illness does Bede report came to Benedict shortly after Sigfrith became abbot of Wearmouth?
(a) The plague.
(b) Leprosy.
(c) He was taken by consumption.
(d) He suffered creeping paralysis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Bede write about as the abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow?

2. Over what issue did Wilfrid debate Bishop Colman according to Stephanus?

3. How old was Wilfrid when Stephanus reported he left home to seek the kingdom of Heaven?

4. What does Bede trace as Eosterwine's relationship to Benedict?

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

(see the answer key)

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