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

2. How many texts does D.H. Farmer report in the Introduction comprise "The Age of Bede"?
(a) Seven.
(b) Three.
(c) Six.
(d) Five.

3. Over what issue did Wilfrid debate Bishop Colman according to Stephanus?
(a) The importance of miracles in identifying saints.
(b) The specific day upon which to celebrate Easter.
(c) The role of icons in affirming faith.
(d) The parallels between Yom Kippur and Christmas.

4. From whom did Bede claim Benedict bought the unique collection during his fifth trip to Rome?
(a) King Egfrid.
(b) King Ecgfrith.
(c) From King Aldfrid.
(d) Pope Agatho.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Farmer asserts that the "Navigatio" is a fascinating mixture of what?

2. What monastery construction on the north bank of Wear was funded by Benedict, according to Bede?

3. How long did Eosterwine serve as abbot over Wearmouth, according to Bede?

4. What kind of battles does Farmer report the church leaders in "The Age of Bede" fought?

5. What was the method that Bede writes Ceolfrith chose for a new abbot to be chosen to replace him?

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