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

2. 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) Ebroin.
(b) Oertarut.
(c) Agatho.
(d) Winfrid.

3. Farmer asserts that the "Navigatio" is a fascinating mixture of what?
(a) Intrigue, sound doctrine, and drama.
(b) History, fact, and economic theory.
(c) Fantasy, doctrine, and mystery.
(d) Fact, fantasy, and literary borrowing.

4. How many texts does D.H. Farmer report in the Introduction comprise "The Age of Bede"?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Seven.
(d) Six.

5. What does Farmer claim to be the document that the earliest monk wrote?
(a) "The Life of Wilfrid".
(b) "The Life of Cuthbert".
(c) "The Navigatio".
(d) "The Lives of the Abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow".

Short Answer Questions

1. What miracle did Cuthbert perform when he brought the Holy Ghost to a village that could only provide tents for him and his retinue?

2. What condition does Bede write affected Sigfrith during his service as abbot?

3. To what cause does Bede claim Benedict devoted himself after he traveled to Rome to visit the tombs of the Apostles?

4. How many monks did the anonymous author report Ceolfrith took with him to complete the new construction that King Egfrith sponsored?

5. Why did Bede address his prologue to its named recipient?

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