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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. Whose record of Cuthbert's death did Bede use?
(a) Hwaetbehrt who succeeded him as abbot.
(b) Wilfrid who asked Bede to take a pilgrimage with him to Rome.
(c) Benedict who was a close friend of Cuthbert.
(d) Herefrith, a devout priest and abbot of Lindisfarne.

2. Who was the king who Stephanus reported to follow Wilfrid's guidance to win victories over the Picts and Mercia?
(a) King Alhfrith.
(b) King Erconbehrt.
(c) King Ecgfrith.
(d) King Oswiu.

3. Which cleric does Farmer identify as coming from Northumbria and trained at Melrose?
(a) Columbanus.
(b) Columba of Iona.
(c) Wilfrid.
(d) Cuthbert.

4. What were Brendan's most important monasteries, according to Farmer?
(a) Annadown, Christendom, Confert, and Melrose.
(b) Clonfert, Annadown, Inishadroum, and Ardfert.
(c) Wearmouth, Jarrow, Lindisfarne, and Melrose.
(d) Northumbria, Whitby, Inishadroum, and Jarrow.

5. What sign does Stephanus claim that God used to indicate that Wilfrid would serve him in the future?
(a) A fiery demon was chased from his village by a torrent provided by God.
(b) Birds gathered to sing praises to God as Wilfrid was born.
(c) An angel disguised as a horseman helped with Wilfrid's delivery.
(d) The house where he was being born caught fire but was not consumed.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the quote from the Psalms that Bede used to support God's hand in the event?

3. Which Northumbrian cleric does Farmer record as being trained in Lindisfarne?

4. What was the result of the prayers Cuthbert led while he and two brethren were stranded during a sea voyage without provisions?

5. Who does Farmer report to be the earliest monk of the British Isles?

(see the answer key)

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