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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. To whom did Stephanus address his record of the "Life of Wilfrid"?
(a) To Bishop Agilberht who ordained him to the priesthood.
(b) To Boniface, the archdeacon who introduced him to the pope.
(c) To his father.
(d) Acca, his Bishop, and Tatberht, his Abbot.

2. What principal apostle of Ireland does Farmer claim encouraged monasticism for men and women?
(a) St. Brendan.
(b) St. Ceolfrith.
(c) St. Patrick.
(d) St. Benedict.

3. Who does Stephanus claim influenced Ecgfrith to drive Wilfrid from his see?
(a) Bishop Colman.
(b) Ecgfrith's queen, Iurminbrugh.
(c) King Dagobert.
(d) Bishop Winfrid.

4. To whom did Cuthbert prophesy his own death, according to Bede?
(a) Bede.
(b) Benedict Biscop.
(c) The residents on the island Lindisfarne.
(d) Hereberht, the hermit.

5. To what office did Stephanus claim Agilberht ordained Wilfrid?
(a) Bishop.
(b) Priest.
(c) Abbot.
(d) Cardinal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Over what issue did Wilfrid debate Bishop Colman according to Stephanus?

2. Which duke of Theodoric petitioned the king over the land Wilfrid where was preaching to have Wilfrid sent to him dead or alive, according to Stephanus?

3. For what two countries does Farmer claim "The Age of Bede" to be an important source of early Christian Church history?

4. What text does Bede report that Boisil recommended to Cuthbert?

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

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