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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 whom did Bede write the prologue to his "Life of Cuthbert"?
(a) Christians of who were served by his ministry.
(b) Christians of future generations.
(c) His father.
(d) Bishop Eadfrid.

2. Where is the body of Cuthbert buried, according to Bede's record?
(a) In the catacombs of Wearmouth monastery.
(b) In a stone coffin on the right side of the altar in the church of the Blessed Apostle Peter.
(c) In the pasture that he kept during his time as a hermit.
(d) At the bottom of the lake where he kept many prayer vigils.

3. Which of the works in "The Age of Bede" does Farmer claim was popular during the Middle Ages?
(a) "The Life of Wilfrid."
(b) "The Life of Cuthbert."
(c) " The Lives of the Abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow."
(d) "Voyage of St. Brendan."

4. What kind of battles does Farmer report the church leaders in "The Age of Bede" fought?
(a) Spiritual battles against invisible diabolical enemies.
(b) Economic battles against land owners who sought land on which churches were built.
(c) Political battles against corrupt kings.
(d) Physical battles against pagans seeking to dismantle Christian influences.

5. 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) Proverbs.
(d) Ecclesiastes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Stephanus report led a synod which was actually a trap to take the properties that were under Wilfrid's authority?

2. Which Old Testament prophet does Bede first quote in the first paragraph of Chapter One?

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

4. How long did Eosterwine serve as abbot over Wearmouth, according to Bede?

5. What illness does Bede report came to Benedict shortly after Sigfrith became abbot of Wearmouth?

(see the answer key)

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