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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 was named to rule the monastery shortly before Ceolfrith joined it, according to the anonymous author?
(a) Bishop Wilford.
(b) Ceolfrith's cousin, Tunbert.
(c) Ceolfrith's brother, Cynefrith.
(d) Abbot Botulf.

2. Who does the anonymous author credit with providing master builders for the monastery that Ceolfrith helped to build?
(a) Abbot Botulf.
(b) Tunbert.
(c) Abbot Torthelm.
(d) Bishop Wilford.

3. What decision does Bede report Benedict made while Benedict and Sigfrith were on their deathbeds?
(a) Benedict chose Eosterwine as abbot over Wearmouth.
(b) Benedict ordered the collection of books he brought from Rome back to where they came.
(c) Benedict named Ceolfrith abbot over both Wearmouth and Jarrow.
(d) Benedict chose Hwaetbehrt as abbot over Jarrow.

4. Which Irish apostle, according to Farmer, became famous for the founding of the Bobbio and Saint-Gall monasteries.
(a) Hwaetberht.
(b) Eosterwine.
(c) Columbanus.
(d) Brendan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom was the letter addressed?

2. Who does Stephanus claim taught Wilfrid the rules of Easter while he was in this city?

3. Who does Farmer claim enabled Wilfred to travel to visit other churches through Europe?

4. What was the first miracle that Bede reports that Cuthbert performed?

5. According to Stephanus, how did the expansion of the Kingdom that Wilfrid advised expand his authority as Bishop?

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