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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. How was Cuthbert's Friday fast broken on one occasion at the vesper's hour according to Bede?
(a) An angel disgused as an old man fixed him a meal of rice and cakes.
(b) Cuthbert's horse pulled on a straw from the roof where he rested that was connected to a bundle of food from God.
(c) Birds brought him bread from a far land.
(d) Otters brought him a meal of fish from the sea.
2. After he listened to the chastisement, what does Bede report to be Cuthbert's response?
(a) He began studying writing more seriously to produce works fit for public consumption.
(b) He forsook foolish games immediately and showed himself to be more mature and earnest.
(c) He began working harder on his chants to serve the worship needs of his town.
(d) He stopped spending so much time adventuring and devoted himself more seriously to studying the Bible.
3. How did Cuthbert respond to converts who were falling away from the faith, according to Bede?
(a) He secluded himself and prayed fervently for their integrity.
(b) He chastised them with harsh sermons.
(c) He traveled to villages to preach the way of truth.
(d) He ministered to them directly by showing them a life of Christian integrity.
4. What sign does Stephanus claim was sent to prove that God intended Wilfred to be a saint?
(a) God sent an angel to protect the monastery at Oundle.
(b) God brought defeat to kings who opposed him.
(c) The seas were calmed after storms shiprwrecked his party.
(d) He brought a baby back from death.
5. Who was finally found to travel to St. Peter's with Wilfrid, according to Stephanus?
(a) King Erconberht of Kent.
(b) Boniface the Archdeacon.
(c) Bishop Baducing.
(d) Archbishop Dalfinus.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who does Bede claim first chastised Cuthbert for his idleness and his indulgences?
2. What official does Farmer report presided over the community of monks?
3. To what biblical story does Stephanus compare the event that preceded the battle between Wilfrid's party and the pagans?
4. What miracle does Stephanus report that Wilfrid performed during the construction of the church at Hexham?
5. Who does Stephanus claim influenced Ecgfrith to drive Wilfrid from his see?
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