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

2. How many Latin manuscripts of this document does Farmer claim still exists?
(a) 1166
(b) 116
(c) 16
(d) 1116

3. What unique collection does Bede write that Benedict brought to England from his fifth trip to Rome?
(a) A collection of sheet music on which to focus chants.
(b) Stained glass windows from France.
(c) A collection of paintings of the life of Christ.
(d) A collection of original copies of manuscripts of the Bible.

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

5. After his debate with Bishop Colman won him acclaim, what does Stephanus report came of Wilfrid?
(a) Wilfrid was appointed abbot.
(b) Wilfrid became a Bishop.
(c) Wilfrid was elected to the episcopacy.
(d) Wilfrid was ordained as a priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Wilfrid's destination when he left his home, according to Stephanus?

2. Who was the wicked queen who Stephanus wrote persecuted the church and martyred nine bishops?

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

4. What did Bede claim to be Cuthbert's preoccupation when he was still eight years old?

5. What example does the anonymous author claim that Ceolfrith took from his brother Cynefrith?

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