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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 were Benedict and Sigfrith able to meet with each other shortly before they died from their illnesses, according to Bede?
(a) Sigfrith was carried to Benedict's room on a stretcher.
(b) They were placed in wheel chairs and wheeled to meet with each other daily.
(c) They were moved to the basement of Wearmouth and spent their remaining days together.
(d) They were kept in the same room in the hospital.
2. Where does Stephanus claim peace was achieved between Wilfrid and his enemies?
(a) The Holy Synod.
(b) The Synod of Nidd.
(c) Lichfield.
(d) Friesland.
3. What happened to Eosterwine during Benedict's fifth journey to Rome, according to Bede?
(a) The pope beckoned Eosterwine to Rome.
(b) Eosterwine starved during a siege of Wearmouth.
(c) Eostewine and a number of monks died from the plague.
(d) Eosterwine became abbot of Jarrow.
4. How did the anonymous author claim that Ceolfrith came to study for the priesthood?
(a) He was appointed by his cousin Tunbert.
(b) He was appointed by Abbot Botulf.
(c) He was appointed by his Bishop Wilford.
(d) He was appointed by his brother Cynefrith.
5. Who returned a letter of thanks for the gift the monks delivered to Rome according to the anonymous author?
(a) Pope Gregory.
(b) Pope Agatho.
(c) Archdeacon Boniface.
(d) Archbishop Berhtwald.
Short Answer Questions
1. How was Cuthbert's Friday fast broken on one occasion at the vesper's hour according to Bede?
2. What animal does Bede claim ministered to Cuthbert after he spent a night in prayer in the water off the sea shore?
3. What were two things that Bede said he avoided in the prologue?
4. In what literary form does Farmer claim Bede's "Life of Cuthbert" is written?
5. Who donated the land for Benedict to build a monastery in Northumbria, according to Bede?
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