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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. Who donated the land for Benedict to build a monastery in Northumbria, according to Bede?
(a) King Ecgfrith.
(b) King Egfrid.
(c) King Dagobert.
(d) The Holy Synod.

2. What were the reasons that Stephanus gave for Wilfrid deciding to bring a dead child back to life in the village of On Tiddanufri?
(a) Wilfrid used the miracle to frighten off pagans who were gathering to kill him.
(b) Wilfrid sought to use the miracle to affirm the power of Christ in the village that was back sliding.
(c) Wilfrid knew that such a miracle would bring many pagans to Christ.
(d) Wilfrid had no doubt about the power of Christ and was impressed by the faith of the mother.

3. To whom did Cuthbert prophesy his own death, according to Bede?
(a) The residents on the island Lindisfarne.
(b) Benedict Biscop.
(c) Hereberht, the hermit.
(d) Bede.

4. What official does Farmer report presided over the community of monks?
(a) The Cardinals.
(b) The regional bishop.
(c) A local abbot.
(d) The Pope.

5. To whom was the letter addressed?
(a) Cuthbert.
(b) Eosterwine.
(c) Hwaetberht.
(d) Sigfrith.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what two countries does Farmer claim "The Age of Bede" to be an important source of early Christian Church history?

2. Where did Stephanus report Wilfrid first settled after being chased from his see?

3. To whom did Bede write the prologue to his "Life of Cuthbert"?

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

5. What does Bede record to be Benedict's orders regarding the books he had brought back from his several trips to Rome?

(see the answer key)

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