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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. To what biblical story does Stephanus compare the event that preceded the battle between Wilfrid's party and the pagans?
(a) The story of Gideon.
(b) The story of the Israelites taking the Holy land from the Philistines.
(c) The story of Caleb taking his mountain.
(d) The story of David and Goliath.

2. Who does the anonymous writer record God sent to be the guide of Brendan's traveling party after they landed on the island?
(a) A boy with a basket of bread.
(b) A dog.
(c) A man with an aura of shining light.
(d) A hermit named Paul.

3. In what book from the Bible does Bede claim Benedict took comfort during nights he could not sleep during his illness?
(a) Job.
(b) Psalms.
(c) Ecclesiastes.
(d) Proverbs.

4. Who was the wicked queen who Stephanus wrote persecuted the church and martyred nine bishops?
(a) Iurminburgh.
(b) Baldlhild.
(c) Erconbehrt.
(d) Eanfled.

5. What did Bede report Benedict brought back to Britain after his third trip to Rome?
(a) A large number of books on all branches of sacred knowledge.
(b) Scholars who were trained in the interpretation of Scripture.
(c) A cantor named John who introduced the order of chanting and singing the Psalms to Britain.
(d) Icons from the tombs of saints to aid in the performance of miracles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What came of a phantom fire that came upon a village while Bede reports that Cuthbert was teaching on the distractions of the devil?

2. What does Farmer identify as the basic theme of the "Navigatio"?

3. What was Brendan's warning as they left the island?

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

5. Who had prophesied that Brendan would die upon his return to his monastery, according to the anonymous author?

(see the answer key)

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