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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Anonymous History of Abbot Ceolfrith.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What monastery construction on the north bank of Wear was funded by Benedict, according to Bede?
(a) St. Peter's Monastery.
(b) Melrose.
(c) Northumbria.
(d) Ripon.

2. Who does Farmer credit with writing the earliest "Life of Cuthbert"?
(a) Eddius Stephanus.
(b) An anonymous monk from Lindisfarne.
(c) Bede.
(d) Ceolfrith.

3. Why was Cuthbert inspired to rise from his sickbed in Chapter 8, according to Bede?
(a) Because he desired to be an inspiration to those in need.
(b) Because he did not want to neglect the responsibility God had put before him.
(c) Because he knew that God had certainly heard the prayers of the monks praying for him.
(d) Because he knew that God would provide him strength to carry out ministry.

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

5. Who did the anonymous author claim chose Ceolfrith to help him build a monastery?
(a) Abbot Benedict.
(b) Brendan.
(c) Sigfrith.
(d) Cuthbert.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the result of the prayers Cuthbert led while he and two brethren were stranded during a sea voyage without provisions?

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

3. In what city did Stephanus report Wilfrid's traveling companion leave him after they started their journey to St. Peter's?

4. From whom did Bede claim Benedict bought the unique collection during his fifth trip to Rome?

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?

(see the answer key)

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