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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 was the wicked queen who Stephanus wrote persecuted the church and martyred nine bishops?
(a) Erconbehrt.
(b) Eanfled.
(c) Baldlhild.
(d) Iurminburgh.

2. To whom did Bede write the prologue to his "Life of Cuthbert"?
(a) Bishop Eadfrid.
(b) His father.
(c) Christians of who were served by his ministry.
(d) Christians of future generations.

3. What effect did abbots in Ireland have on the influence of bishops, according to Farmer?
(a) They strengthened the bishops by collecting indulgences for them.
(b) They had no affect on the bishops.
(c) They diminished the influence of bishops.
(d) The provided the channels for bishops to influence the population.

4. 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) At the bottom of the lake where he kept many prayer vigils.
(c) In a stone coffin on the right side of the altar in the church of the Blessed Apostle Peter.
(d) In the catacombs of Wearmouth monastery.

5. Which of the works in "The Age of Bede" does Farmer claim was popular during the Middle Ages?
(a) " The Lives of the Abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow."
(b) "Voyage of St. Brendan."
(c) "The Life of Cuthbert."
(d) "The Life of Wilfrid."

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What term does Farmer use to identify a community of monks?

3. What sign does Stephanus claim was sent to prove that God intended Wilfred to be a saint?

4. Who does Farmer credit with writing the earliest "Life of Cuthbert"?

5. What does Farmer report came of Cuthbert after he spent many years in a monastery?

(see the answer key)

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