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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. Who did Bede report was chosen to replace Ceolfrith?
(a) Eosterwine.
(b) Brendan.
(c) Sigfrith.
(d) Hwaetberht.

2. What was the quote from the Psalms that Bede used to support God's hand in the event?
(a) "A wise son accepts his father's discipline, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke."
(b) "When you walk about they will guide you; When you sleep, they will watch over you."
(c) "Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings Thou has perfected praise."
(d) "I have directed you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in upright paths."

3. What term does Farmer use to identify a community of monks?
(a) Cenobites.
(b) The Royal Order.
(c) The Holy Knights.
(d) The Holy Priesthood.

4. What skill was brought from France to Britain as a result of the construction of the monastery in Northumbria, according to Bede?
(a) Metalworking.
(b) Stone cutting.
(c) Glassmaking.
(d) Block and tackle for the movement of large stones.

5. What did the anonymous author report occurred to Ceolfrith on the day he reached Langres on September 25?
(a) He was miraculously freed from bandits who had cornered him on his journey.
(b) He died.
(c) He was asked to lead worship at the abbey there.
(d) He was recived by the Galic king.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was the light for the island provided in the story the anonymous writer recorded from Brendan?

2. Who does Bede report provided the land for St. Peter's Monastery?

3. During their journey, what did they discover surrounded Judas Iscariot?

4. What does Farmer report came of Cuthbert after he spent many years in a monastery?

5. Which Northumbrian cleric does Farmer record as being trained in Lindisfarne?

(see the answer key)

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