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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Bede, Life of Cuthbert.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Bede claim to be Cuthbert's preoccupation when he was still eight years old?
(a) Hunting and adventuring.
(b) Reading and writing.
(c) Games and carefree play.
(d) Praying and Chanting.

2. 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?
(a) By an eagle.
(b) By a dog.
(c) By a fawn.
(d) By two otters.

3. What kind of battles does Farmer report the church leaders in "The Age of Bede" fought?
(a) Physical battles against pagans seeking to dismantle Christian influences.
(b) Political battles against corrupt kings.
(c) Economic battles against land owners who sought land on which churches were built.
(d) Spiritual battles against invisible diabolical enemies.

4. What was the quote from the Psalms that Bede used to support God's hand in the event?
(a) "A wise son accepts his father's discipline, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke."
(b) "When you walk about they will guide you; When you sleep, they will watch over you."
(c) "Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings Thou has perfected praise."
(d) "I have directed you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in upright paths."

5. For what two countries does Farmer claim "The Age of Bede" to be an important source of early Christian Church history?
(a) England and Ireland.
(b) Rome and Ireland.
(c) Ireland and The Netherlands.
(d) England and France.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term does Farmer use to identify a community of monks?

2. Who does Bede report gave Cuthbert a cure for a tumor on his knee?

3. Why was Cuthbert inspired to rise from his sickbed in Chapter 8, according to Bede?

4. Who does Farmer credit with writing the earliest "Life of Cuthbert"?

5. What text does Bede report that Boisil recommended to Cuthbert?

(see the answer key)

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