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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, The Voyage of Saint Brendan.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How did the anonymous author claim that Ceolfrith came to study for the priesthood?
(a) He was appointed by his brother Cynefrith.
(b) He was appointed by his cousin Tunbert.
(c) He was appointed by his Bishop Wilford.
(d) He was appointed by Abbot Botulf.

3. From what royal family does Bede claim Benedict descended?
(a) The Windsor lineage.
(b) The Egfrid Lineage.
(c) The Angle lineage.
(d) The Theodoric lineage.

4. Who met Brendan and his son during their journey?
(a) A man with an aura of shining light.
(b) A hermit named Paul.
(c) A dog that led them to their provisions.
(d) A young man carrying a basket of bread.

5. Who was the king who Stephanus reported to follow Wilfrid's guidance to win victories over the Picts and Mercia?
(a) King Oswiu.
(b) King Erconbehrt.
(c) King Alhfrith.
(d) King Ecgfrith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Bede claim first chastised Cuthbert for his idleness and his indulgences?

2. Who did Bede report reviewed and revised his work?

3. Who does Farmer claim enabled Wilfred to travel to visit other churches through Europe?

4. What was Benedict's council to those who visited him while he suffered his illness, according to Bede?

5. How many texts does D.H. Farmer report in the Introduction comprise "The Age of Bede"?

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