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

2. How does Bede claim Sigfrid came to be promoted from deacon to abbot after Eosterwine's left his abbey?
(a) He was elected over Hwaetberht.
(b) He was appointed abbot by the remaining brethren at Wearmouth and by Ceolfrith.
(c) The pope named him to the position.
(d) Benedict appointed him.

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

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

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

2. From what royal family does Bede claim Benedict descended?

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

4. To what biblical story does Stephanus compare the event that preceded the battle between Wilfrid's party and the pagans?

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

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