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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. What quote does the anonymous author of Ceolfrith's history use to advise readers of his work?
(a) "The texts presented in this volume are important sources to the history of the Christian Church."
(b) "Remind yourselves that I have written nothing about the saint without first subjectng the facts to the most thorough scrutiny."
(c) "The work is difficult, my intelligence and command of rhetoric small; none the less, though, the result might come below expectation, the effort will at least pay my debt of obedience."
(d) "Remember your leaders, those who spoke the word of God to you; consider the end of their way of life and imitate their faith."

2. What official does Farmer report presided over the community of monks?
(a) The regional bishop.
(b) A local abbot.
(c) The Pope.
(d) The Cardinals.

3. At what age does the anonymous author of Ceolfrith's history claim he became a monk?
(a) 22.
(b) 11.
(c) 18.
(d) 16.

4. What does Farmer claim draws readers across the ages to the lives profiled in "The Age of Bede"?
(a) The accurate history of various leaders in the region.
(b) The ideals and the scale of values of "The Age of Bede's" great men.
(c) The mystical accounting of miracles.
(d) The colorful detail with which the ancient times are reported.

5. Who returned a letter of thanks for the gift the monks delivered to Rome according to the anonymous author?
(a) Archdeacon Boniface.
(b) Pope Gregory.
(c) Archbishop Berhtwald.
(d) Pope Agatho.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To what office did Stephanus claim Agilberht ordained Wilfrid?

3. What did some of the monks who buried Ceolfrith take to Rome on his behalf, according to the anonymous author?

4. What were Brendan's most important monasteries, according to Farmer?

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

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