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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. What does Bede report came of King Egfrid during Benedict's journey?
(a) Egfrid contracted leprosy.
(b) Egfrid was slain.
(c) Egfrid began distributing his wealth to heirs.
(d) Egfrid came under siege.

2. What practice did Ceolfrith pass on to the monks who joined him in building the new monastery?
(a) Singing the Psalms, reading in church, and singing antiphons.
(b) Copying Bibles, interpreting scripture, and singing the Psalms.
(c) Copying Bibles and fasting on Fridays.
(d) Interpreting scripture and rheotoric.

3. To whom did Cuthbert prophesy his own death, according to Bede?
(a) Bede.
(b) Hereberht, the hermit.
(c) The residents on the island Lindisfarne.
(d) Benedict Biscop.

4. What decision does Bede report Benedict made while Benedict and Sigfrith were on their deathbeds?
(a) Benedict named Ceolfrith abbot over both Wearmouth and Jarrow.
(b) Benedict chose Hwaetbehrt as abbot over Jarrow.
(c) Benedict ordered the collection of books he brought from Rome back to where they came.
(d) Benedict chose Eosterwine as abbot over Wearmouth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bede claim Sigfrid came to be promoted from deacon to abbot after Eosterwine's left his abbey?

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

3. To whom did Bede write the prologue to his "Life of Cuthbert"?

4. What was the result of the prayers Cuthbert led while he and two brethren were stranded during a sea voyage without provisions?

5. What was the method that Bede writes Ceolfrith chose for a new abbot to be chosen to replace him?

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