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

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

3. What does Bede trace as Eosterwine's relationship to Benedict?
(a) They were brothers.
(b) They were theological rivals.
(c) They were in-laws.
(d) They were cousins.

4. Which Old Testament prophet does Bede first quote in the first paragraph of Chapter One?
(a) Daniel.
(b) Elijah.
(c) Elisha.
(d) Jeremiah.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What came of a phantom fire that came upon a village while Bede reports that Cuthbert was teaching on the distractions of the devil?

2. Of what does Stephanus claim Wilfrid accused English bishops prior to his journey to Gaul?

3. Over what issue did Wilfrid debate Bishop Colman according to Stephanus?

4. How does Bede claim Sigfrid came to be promoted from deacon to abbot after Eosterwine's left his abbey?

5. What miracle did Cuthbert perform when he brought the Holy Ghost to a village that could only provide tents for him and his retinue?

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