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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 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.

2. Of what does Stephanus claim Wilfrid accused English bishops prior to his journey to Gaul?
(a) Being similar in ideology to Celts.
(b) Being too stiff in worship services.
(c) Being corrupt with indulgences.
(d) Being too strict with moral limits.

3. Which of the works in "The Age of Bede" does Farmer claim was popular during the Middle Ages?
(a) "The Life of Wilfrid."
(b) "The Life of Cuthbert."
(c) " The Lives of the Abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow."
(d) "Voyage of St. Brendan."

4. What did Bede report Benedict brought back to Britain after his third trip to Rome?
(a) A large number of books on all branches of sacred knowledge.
(b) Icons from the tombs of saints to aid in the performance of miracles.
(c) Scholars who were trained in the interpretation of Scripture.
(d) A cantor named John who introduced the order of chanting and singing the Psalms to Britain.

5. What were two things that Bede said he avoided in the prologue?
(a) Doctrine and legalism.
(b) Ambiguity and hair-splitting.
(c) Judgementalism and piety.
(d) Criticism and pessimism.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What sign does Stephanus claim that God used to indicate that Wilfrid would serve him in the future?

3. Which Northumbrian cleric does Farmer record as being trained in Lindisfarne?

4. What unique collection does Bede write that Benedict brought to England from his fifth trip to Rome?

5. What happened to Eosterwine during Benedict's fifth journey to Rome, according to Bede?

(see the answer key)

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