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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 were Brendan's most important monasteries, according to Farmer?
(a) Northumbria, Whitby, Inishadroum, and Jarrow.
(b) Wearmouth, Jarrow, Lindisfarne, and Melrose.
(c) Annadown, Christendom, Confert, and Melrose.
(d) Clonfert, Annadown, Inishadroum, and Ardfert.

2. Why was Cuthbert inspired to rise from his sickbed in Chapter 8, according to Bede?
(a) Because he knew that God had certainly heard the prayers of the monks praying for him.
(b) Because he knew that God would provide him strength to carry out ministry.
(c) Because he desired to be an inspiration to those in need.
(d) Because he did not want to neglect the responsibility God had put before him.

3. Who does Bede report provided the land for St. Peter's Monastery?
(a) The Holy Synod.
(b) King Egfrid.
(c) King Dagobert.
(d) King Ecgfrith.

4. What did Bede claim to be Cuthbert's preoccupation when he was still eight years old?
(a) Praying and Chanting.
(b) Hunting and adventuring.
(c) Games and carefree play.
(d) Reading and writing.

5. What was the quote from the Psalms that Bede used to support God's hand in the event?
(a) "Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings Thou has perfected praise."
(b) "When you walk about they will guide you; When you sleep, they will watch over you."
(c) "I have directed you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in upright paths."
(d) "A wise son accepts his father's discipline, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke."

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Stephanus claim peace was achieved between Wilfrid and his enemies?

2. What was Wilfrid's destination when he left his home, according to Stephanus?

3. Who does Stephanus claim influenced Ecgfrith to drive Wilfrid from his see?

4. According to Farmer, each of the saints profiled in "The Age of Bede" were pioneers of what important church institutions?

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

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