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

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

3. What was the first miracle that Bede reports that Cuthbert performed?
(a) He brought a sheriff's wife back to life.
(b) He calmed a wind that had nearly blown rafts carrying monks to sea with his prayers.
(c) He healed a sick boy near death.
(d) He healed himself of a lame leg.

4. What does Bede trace as Eosterwine's relationship to Benedict?
(a) They were theological rivals.
(b) They were cousins.
(c) They were brothers.
(d) They were in-laws.

5. According to Farmer, each of the saints profiled in "The Age of Bede" were pioneers of what important church institutions?
(a) The Sacraments, baptism, and confession.
(b) Indulgences, monasticism, and chanting.
(c) Monasticism and the primacy of the spiritual.
(d) The presbytery and the Holy Roman Empire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did the anonymous author claim chose Ceolfrith to help him build a monastery?

2. Who confirmed the choice of Ceolfrith's replacement, according to Bede?

3. What came of a phantom fire that came upon a village while Bede reports that Cuthbert was teaching on the distractions of the devil?

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

5. How many total years does the anonymous author report that Ceolfrith ruled separately over the monasteries of St. Peter and St. Paul?

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