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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Bede, Lives of the Abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What sign does Stephanus claim was sent to prove that God intended Wilfred to be a saint?
(a) He brought a baby back from death.
(b) The seas were calmed after storms shiprwrecked his party.
(c) God brought defeat to kings who opposed him.
(d) God sent an angel to protect the monastery at Oundle.

3. What was the method that Bede writes Ceolfrith chose for a new abbot to be chosen to replace him?
(a) He devoted a series of fasts that lasted for 40 days.
(b) The brethren of the monasteries were required to choose one of their members.
(c) He devoted a season of prayer seeking divine guidance.
(d) He conferred with representatives of the pope.

4. What was Wilfrid's destination when he left his home, according to Stephanus?
(a) The home of King Erconberht of Kent.
(b) Archbishop Dalfinus who hoped to adopt him as a son.
(c) King Oswiu's queen, Eanfled, to whom he was recommended by noblemen he served in his father's house.
(d) The home of Biscop Baducing.

5. What was the result of the prayers Cuthbert led while he and two brethren were stranded during a sea voyage without provisions?
(a) Angels mended their ship while the two brethren slept and Cuthbert kept a prayer vigil.
(b) They were provided with dolphin meat and calm seas.
(c) A whale came to deliver them to their destination.
(d) God ended the storm and provided a passing ship to carry them to their destination.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What institution does Farmer suggest was responsible for the growth of monasteries in Ireland?

3. Who does Stephanus claim introduced Wilfrid to the Pope?

4. Who does Stephanus claim taught Wilfrid the rules of Easter while he was in this city?

5. In what city did Stephanus report Wilfrid's traveling companion leave him after they started their journey to St. Peter's?

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