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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 granted Wilfrid to preach in his first destination after being chased from his see?
(a) King Aldgisi.
(b) King Ecgfrith.
(c) King Dagobert.
(d) King Perctarit.

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

3. Who does Stephanus report led a synod which was actually a trap to take the properties that were under Wilfrid's authority?
(a) Archbishop Berhtwald.
(b) Archdeacon Boniface.
(c) Pope Agatho.
(d) Bishop Colman.

4. After he listened to the chastisement, what does Bede report to be Cuthbert's response?
(a) He forsook foolish games immediately and showed himself to be more mature and earnest.
(b) He began studying writing more seriously to produce works fit for public consumption.
(c) He stopped spending so much time adventuring and devoted himself more seriously to studying the Bible.
(d) He began working harder on his chants to serve the worship needs of his town.

5. What was the method that Bede writes Ceolfrith chose for a new abbot to be chosen to replace him?
(a) He devoted a series of fasts that lasted for 40 days.
(b) He devoted a season of prayer seeking divine guidance.
(c) The brethren of the monasteries were required to choose one of their members.
(d) He conferred with representatives of the pope.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To what book does Bede refer for support of other angels who rode on horseback?

3. After his debate with Bishop Colman won him acclaim, what does Stephanus report came of Wilfrid?

4. Where was the monastery that the anonymous author report Ceolfrith joined?

5. What unique collection does Bede write that Benedict brought to England from his fifth trip to Rome?

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