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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Eddius Stephanus: Life of Wilfred.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Stephanus claim taught Wilfrid the rules of Easter while he was in this city?
(a) Archbishop Dalfinus.
(b) Bishop Baducing.
(c) Bishop Colman.
(d) Archbishop Dalfinus.

2. What does Farmer identify as the basic theme of the "Navigatio"?
(a) The cleansing influence of virtue.
(b) The healing mysteries of faith.
(c) The miraculous power of prayer.
(d) The quest for paradise on earth.

3. Where is the body of Cuthbert buried, according to Bede's record?
(a) In the pasture that he kept during his time as a hermit.
(b) In the catacombs of Wearmouth monastery.
(c) In a stone coffin on the right side of the altar in the church of the Blessed Apostle Peter.
(d) At the bottom of the lake where he kept many prayer vigils.

4. What does Farmer claim to be the name of the author of the "Navigatio"?
(a) Brendan.
(b) Eddius Stephanus.
(c) Unknown.
(d) Bede.

5. Who granted Wilfrid to preach in his first destination after being chased from his see?
(a) King Dagobert.
(b) King Perctarit.
(c) King Ecgfrith.
(d) King Aldgisi.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Bede claim Cuthbert kept birds from eating the barley crop he grew as he lived in isolation as a monk?

3. What official does Farmer report presided over the community of monks?

4. Who does Stephanus report restored Wilfrid to his see?

5. Farmer asserts that the "Navigatio" is a fascinating mixture of what?

(see the answer key)

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