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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 unique collection does Bede write that Benedict brought to England from his fifth trip to Rome?
(a) A collection of paintings of the life of Christ.
(b) Stained glass windows from France.
(c) A collection of sheet music on which to focus chants.
(d) A collection of original copies of manuscripts of the Bible.

2. What text does Bede report that Boisil recommended to Cuthbert?
(a) St. John the Evangelist.
(b) The Epistle of St. James, the brother of Jesus.
(c) The Gospel of Luke.
(d) The Epistles of St. Peter.

3. 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) Scholars who were trained in the interpretation of Scripture.
(c) A cantor named John who introduced the order of chanting and singing the Psalms to Britain.
(d) Icons from the tombs of saints to aid in the performance of miracles.

4. To what cause does Bede claim Benedict devoted himself after he traveled to Rome to visit the tombs of the Apostles?
(a) To the translation and writing of scripture.
(b) To training priestly aspirants to what is now known as the "Benedictine Order".
(c) To the interpretation and preaching of the Gospel.
(d) Making known the forms of church life he witnessed in Rome.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Benedict's council to those who visited him while he suffered his illness, according to Bede?

2. What effect did abbots in Ireland have on the influence of bishops, according to Farmer?

3. What does Bede report came of King Egfrid during Benedict's journey?

4. In what literary form does Farmer claim Bede's "Life of Cuthbert" is written?

5. After he listened to the chastisement, what does Bede report to be Cuthbert's response?

(see the answer key)

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