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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. To what office did Stephanus claim Agilberht ordained Wilfrid?
(a) Priest.
(b) Abbot.
(c) Cardinal.
(d) Bishop.

2. What was the first miracle that Bede reports that Cuthbert performed?
(a) He healed himself of a lame leg.
(b) He calmed a wind that had nearly blown rafts carrying monks to sea with his prayers.
(c) He brought a sheriff's wife back to life.
(d) He healed a sick boy near death.

3. To what abbey does Bede report Benedict named Eosterwine?
(a) Melrose.
(b) Jarrow.
(c) Ripon.
(d) Wearmouth.

4. Who gave Wilfrid the monastery at Ripon according to Stephanus?
(a) King Ecgfrith.
(b) Bishop Winfrid.
(c) King Oswiu.
(d) Alhfrith.

5. Who was the wicked queen who Stephanus wrote persecuted the church and martyred nine bishops?
(a) Eanfled.
(b) Erconbehrt.
(c) Iurminburgh.
(d) Baldlhild.

Short Answer Questions

1. How were Benedict and Sigfrith able to meet with each other shortly before they died from their illnesses, according to Bede?

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

3. How old was Wilfrid when Stephanus reported he left home to seek the kingdom of Heaven?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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