1. Why was Cuthbert inspired to rise from his sickbed in Chapter 8, according to Bede?
(a) Because he knew that God had certainly heard the prayers of the monks praying for him.
(b) Because he desired to be an inspiration to those in need.
(c) Because he knew that God would provide him strength to carry out ministry.
(d) Because he did not want to neglect the responsibility God had put before him.

2. Who does Farmer report to be the earliest monk of the British Isles?
(a) Benedict, a Roman bishop.
(b) Brendan, an Irish monk.
(c) Cuthbert, a hermit of Lindisfarne.
(d) Ceolfrith, a monk of Wearmouth.

3. Why does Farmer credit this institution with the spread of monasteries in Ireland?
(a) The government would raise taxes to support the construction of monasteries.
(b) Nobles would provide land and funding for construction of monasteries.
(c) Clergy would evangelize pagans who would give to support the construction of monasteries.
(d) When a family would convert to Christianity, it would remain together as a group and convert their homes into monasteries.

4. Why did Bede address his prologue to its named recipient?
(a) To show his father that his devotion was being manifested in good works.
(b) So the reader would know that the work was undertaken in compliance with the Bishop's wishes.
(c) To affirm he virtues of Cuthbert to those whom he served.
(d) To assure future Christians that the church was founded by men of reliable virtue.

5. The saints who are detailed in "The Age of Bede" lived in what two centuries according to Farmer?
(a) The fourth and fifth B.C.
(b) The sixth and seventh B.C.
(c) The fifth and sixth A.D.
(d) The sixth and seventh A.D.