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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. How many monks did the anonymous author report Ceolfrith took with him to complete the new construction that King Egfrith sponsored?
(a) 222.
(b) 12.
(c) 122.
(d) 22.

2. What quote does the anonymous author of Ceolfrith's history use to advise readers of his work?
(a) "Remember your leaders, those who spoke the word of God to you; consider the end of their way of life and imitate their faith."
(b) "The texts presented in this volume are important sources to the history of the Christian Church."
(c) "The work is difficult, my intelligence and command of rhetoric small; none the less, though, the result might come below expectation, the effort will at least pay my debt of obedience."
(d) "Remind yourselves that I have written nothing about the saint without first subjectng the facts to the most thorough scrutiny."

3. What institution does Farmer suggest was responsible for the growth of monasteries in Ireland?
(a) The family.
(b) The government.
(c) The Nobility.
(d) The Clergy.

4. What apostle and New Testament book does the anonymous author on the history of Ceolfrith cite as his inspiration for writing the book.
(a) He cites the epistles of St. Peter.
(b) He cites the Apostle Paul's letter to the Hebrews.
(c) He cites the Gospel of John.
(d) He cites the Apostle Paul's letters to the Corinthians.

5. After his debate with Bishop Colman won him acclaim, what does Stephanus report came of Wilfrid?
(a) Wilfrid was ordained as a priest.
(b) Wilfrid was appointed abbot.
(c) Wilfrid was elected to the episcopacy.
(d) Wilfrid became a Bishop.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Stephanus claim taught Wilfrid the rules of Easter while he was in this city?

2. Which Northumbrian cleric does Farmer record as being trained in Lindisfarne?

3. When Wilfrid's ship had run aground on the English shore and was surrounded by pagans, what event does Stephanus report occurred that preceded a battle between Wilfrid's party and the pagans?

4. Of what does Stephanus claim Wilfrid accused English bishops prior to his journey to Gaul?

5. What did Bede claim to be Cuthbert's preoccupation when he was still eight years old?

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