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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. To what biblical story does Stephanus compare the event that preceded the battle between Wilfrid's party and the pagans?
(a) The story of David and Goliath.
(b) The story of the Israelites taking the Holy land from the Philistines.
(c) The story of Gideon.
(d) The story of Caleb taking his mountain.

2. Who did Bede report Benedict appointed as abbot over the foundation he started?
(a) Hwaetbehrt.
(b) Eosterwine.
(c) Sigfrith.
(d) Ceolfrith.

3. What does Bede report Cuthbert used to cure a sick servant to a bodyguard of King Ecgfrith?
(a) Water he blessed.
(b) Prayer and fasting.
(c) A poltice delivered to him by an angel on horseback.
(d) A salve brought to him by two otters.

4. Where was the monastery that the anonymous author report Ceolfrith joined?
(a) Jarrow.
(b) Wearmouth.
(c) Melrose.
(d) Gilling.

5. In what city did Stephanus report Wilfrid's traveling companion leave him after they started their journey to St. Peter's?
(a) Gaul.
(b) Rome.
(c) Lyons.
(d) Venice.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what royal family does Bede claim Benedict descended?

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

3. In what book from the Bible does Bede claim Benedict took comfort during nights he could not sleep during his illness?

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

5. Who does Bede write about as the abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow?

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