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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. Why does the anonymous author claim that King Egfrith donated the resources for building another church and monastery?
(a) For the redemption of his soul.
(b) To bring the blessings of God on his reign.
(c) To set an example of the support his subjects should give to Christianity.
(d) To show appreciation to Ceolfrith for healing his wife.

2. What custom arose from the burial of Ceolfrith?
(a) Placing flowers on a grave.
(b) Praying the Psalms prior to kneeling at Ceolfrith's tomb.
(c) Wearing black for mourning.
(d) Having a celebration with friends which eventually became known as a wake.

3. Who did Bede report was chosen to replace Ceolfrith?
(a) Hwaetberht.
(b) Brendan.
(c) Eosterwine.
(d) Sigfrith.

4. To whom did Stephanus address his record of the "Life of Wilfrid"?
(a) Acca, his Bishop, and Tatberht, his Abbot.
(b) To Bishop Agilberht who ordained him to the priesthood.
(c) To his father.
(d) To Boniface, the archdeacon who introduced him to the pope.

5. Who was chosen by the monks to serve as abbot in Ceolfrith's absence, according to the anonymous author?
(a) Cuthbert.
(b) Abbot Botulf.
(c) Hwaethberht.
(d) Sigfrith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the anonymous author credit with providing master builders for the monastery that Ceolfrith helped to build?

2. Who does Farmer credit with writing the earliest "Life of Cuthbert"?

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

4. Who granted Wilfrid to preach in his first destination after being chased from his see?

5. What practice did Ceolfrith pass on to the monks who joined him in building the new monastery?

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