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

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

3. How did the anonymous author claim that Ceolfrith came to study for the priesthood?
(a) He was appointed by his cousin Tunbert.
(b) He was appointed by his brother Cynefrith.
(c) He was appointed by his Bishop Wilford.
(d) He was appointed by Abbot Botulf.

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

5. What effect did abbots in Ireland have on the influence of bishops, according to Farmer?
(a) They diminished the influence of bishops.
(b) They strengthened the bishops by collecting indulgences for them.
(c) They had no affect on the bishops.
(d) The provided the channels for bishops to influence the population.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years does Farmer claim had passed before the biography of Brendan had first appeared?

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

3. What custom arose from the burial of Ceolfrith?

4. How were Benedict and Sigfrith able to meet with each other shortly before they died from their illnesses, according to Bede?

5. What sign does Stephanus claim that God used to indicate that Wilfrid would serve him in the future?

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