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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. After he listened to the chastisement, what does Bede report to be Cuthbert's response?
(a) He began working harder on his chants to serve the worship needs of his town.
(b) He stopped spending so much time adventuring and devoted himself more seriously to studying the Bible.
(c) He began studying writing more seriously to produce works fit for public consumption.
(d) He forsook foolish games immediately and showed himself to be more mature and earnest.

2. Who does Stephanus claim taught Wilfrid the rules of Easter while he was in this city?
(a) Archbishop Dalfinus.
(b) Archbishop Dalfinus.
(c) Bishop Colman.
(d) Bishop Baducing.

3. Who does Stephanus report restored Wilfrid to his see?
(a) King Ecgfrith.
(b) Pope Agatho and the Holy Synod.
(c) Boniface.
(d) Archbishop Berhtrwald.

4. Which Irish apostle, according to Farmer, became famous for the founding of the Bobbio and Saint-Gall monasteries.
(a) Columbanus.
(b) Brendan.
(c) Eosterwine.
(d) Hwaetberht.

5. 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 Ecgfrith.
(c) King Erconbehrt.
(d) King Oswiu.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Farmer credit this institution with the spread of monasteries in Ireland?

2. How does Bede claim Cuthbert kept birds from eating the barley crop he grew as he lived in isolation as a monk?

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

4. As Cuthbert was traveling with a boy during a preaching tour in Chapter 12, how did Bede report that Cuthbert prophesied their food would be provided?

5. What was the first miracle that Bede reports that Cuthbert performed?

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