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

2. What came of a phantom fire that came upon a village while Bede reports that Cuthbert was teaching on the distractions of the devil?
(a) God brought a torrent of rain that extinguished the phantom.
(b) They disappeared into thin air as Cuthbert prayed.
(c) An angel extinguished the flames with a mighty blow of his trumpet.
(d) Strong winds blew the fires away as soon as Cuthbert prayed for deliverance.

3. 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) He received wood from birds and animals to provide for a fire.
(b) With prayer he cured a boy that was dying.
(c) He healed a blind man who shared his bread with them.
(d) He fed the village a healthy stew made from nothing but a pot of water and three round stones.

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

5. According to Stephanus, how did the expansion of the Kingdom that Wilfrid advised expand his authority as Bishop?
(a) Wilfrid became bishop over the Saxons, British, Scots, and Picts.
(b) Wilfrid used the expansion of the kingdom to claim more lands for the church.
(c) Wilfrid was recognized by Rome as a powerful Bishop of England.
(d) Wilfrid became wealthier from the expansion of the kingdom and used his wealth to buy support from Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Farmer claim that the earliest surviving manuscript of "Navigatio" was written?

2. Who was finally found to travel to St. Peter's with Wilfrid, according to Stephanus?

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

4. Where did Stephanus report Wilfrid first settled after being chased from his see?

5. Where does Stephanus claim peace was achieved between Wilfrid and his enemies?

(see the answer key)

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