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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. What does Bede claim Cuthbert did to convert water to wine as he stayed at a convent in Tyne?
(a) He dipped the hem of his garment in a cask of water.
(b) He performed a wedding and asked for God's provisions over the reception.
(c) He spent a night's prayer vigil in a nearby lake.
(d) He drank the water from a cup.

2. What miracle did Cuthbert perform when he brought the Holy Ghost to a village that could only provide tents for him and his retinue?
(a) With prayer he cured a boy that was dying.
(b) He healed a blind man who shared his bread with them.
(c) He received wood from birds and animals to provide for a fire.
(d) He fed the village a healthy stew made from nothing but a pot of water and three round stones.

3. Who was finally found to travel to St. Peter's with Wilfrid, according to Stephanus?
(a) Bishop Baducing.
(b) King Erconberht of Kent.
(c) Boniface the Archdeacon.
(d) Archbishop Dalfinus.

4. Where did Stephanus report Wilfrid first settled after being chased from his see?
(a) Friesland.
(b) Wearmouth.
(c) Lichfield.
(d) Gaul.

5. Who does Farmer claim enabled Wilfred to travel to visit other churches through Europe?
(a) Enfleda, Queen of Northumbria.
(b) Dalfinus.
(c) Bishop Colman.
(d) Alhfrith.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of battles does Farmer report the church leaders in "The Age of Bede" fought?

2. Of what does Stephanus claim Wilfrid accused English bishops prior to his journey to Gaul?

3. To what book does Bede refer for support of other angels who rode on horseback?

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

5. What effect did abbots in Ireland have on the influence of bishops, according to Farmer?

(see the answer key)

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