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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 were two things that Bede said he avoided in the prologue?
(a) Doctrine and legalism.
(b) Ambiguity and hair-splitting.
(c) Judgementalism and piety.
(d) Criticism and pessimism.
2. On what date does the anonymous author report Ceolfrith boarded a ship to cross the sea to Gaul?
(a) July 14.
(b) June 4.
(c) July 4.
(d) August 12.
3. 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) Pope Agatho.
(d) Archbishop Berhtwald.
4. To what cause does Bede claim Benedict devoted himself after he traveled to Rome to visit the tombs of the Apostles?
(a) To the translation and writing of scripture.
(b) To the interpretation and preaching of the Gospel.
(c) Making known the forms of church life he witnessed in Rome.
(d) To training priestly aspirants to what is now known as the "Benedictine Order".
5. Over what issue did Wilfrid debate Bishop Colman according to Stephanus?
(a) The role of icons in affirming faith.
(b) The specific day upon which to celebrate Easter.
(c) The parallels between Yom Kippur and Christmas.
(d) The importance of miracles in identifying saints.
Short Answer Questions
1. To where does the anonymous writer claim that Brendan traveled after he took a series of three day fasts that lasted 40 days?
2. To what biblical story does Stephanus compare the event that preceded the battle between Wilfrid's party and the pagans?
3. What did some of the monks who buried Ceolfrith take to Rome on his behalf, according to the anonymous author?
4. What sign does Stephanus claim was sent to prove that God intended Wilfred to be a saint?
5. What miracle does Stephanus report that Wilfrid performed during the construction of the church at Hexham?
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