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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 donated the land for Benedict to build a monastery in Northumbria, according to Bede?
(a) King Ecgfrith.
(b) King Egfrid.
(c) The Holy Synod.
(d) King Dagobert.

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

3. What was the result of the prayers Cuthbert led while he and two brethren were stranded during a sea voyage without provisions?
(a) Angels mended their ship while the two brethren slept and Cuthbert kept a prayer vigil.
(b) They were provided with dolphin meat and calm seas.
(c) A whale came to deliver them to their destination.
(d) God ended the storm and provided a passing ship to carry them to their destination.

4. Who does Bede report provided the land for St. Peter's Monastery?
(a) King Dagobert.
(b) King Egfrid.
(c) King Ecgfrith.
(d) The Holy Synod.

5. Who did Bede report was chosen to replace Ceolfrith?
(a) Eosterwine.
(b) Brendan.
(c) Hwaetberht.
(d) Sigfrith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which cleric does Farmer identify as coming from Northumbria and trained at Melrose?

2. What does Farmer report came of Cuthbert after he spent many years in a monastery?

3. What does Bede claim came of the person to whom Cuthbert prophesied his death?

4. Where does the anonymous author report Ceolfrith was buried?

5. Who did the anonymous author claim chose Ceolfrith to help him build a monastery?

(see the answer key)

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