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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 animal does Bede claim ministered to Cuthbert after he spent a night in prayer in the water off the sea shore?
(a) A fawn.
(b) Two otters.
(c) An eagle.
(d) A dog.

2. Why did Benedict name Ceolfrith to be abbot over the two monasteries he helped to build, according to the anonymous author?
(a) Because Ceolfrith showed his grasp of Christian understanding in debates with other monks.
(b) Because both Benedict and the abbot who preceded Ceolfrith, Sigfrith, were on their deathbeds.
(c) Because Ceolfrith was the best candidate after the plague had caused the death of many monks.
(d) Because Ceolfrith was faithful in helping to start other abbeys.

3. In what city did Stephanus report Wilfrid's traveling companion leave him after they started their journey to St. Peter's?
(a) Venice.
(b) Rome.
(c) Lyons.
(d) Gaul.

4. Which Irish apostle, according to Farmer, became famous for the founding of the Bobbio and Saint-Gall monasteries.
(a) Hwaetberht.
(b) Brendan.
(c) Columbanus.
(d) Eosterwine.

5. To what abbey does Bede report Benedict named Eosterwine?
(a) Ripon.
(b) Wearmouth.
(c) Melrose.
(d) Jarrow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who kept Wilfrid until Stephanus claimed he could meet with suitable travelers as he began his journey to St. Peter's see?

2. To what office did Stephanus claim Agilberht ordained Wilfrid?

3. Why was Cuthbert inspired to rise from his sickbed in Chapter 8, according to Bede?

4. How long did Eosterwine serve as abbot over Wearmouth, according to Bede?

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

(see the answer key)

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