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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 does the anonymous author claim provided Brendan's traveling party with food as it left this island?
(a) A dog.
(b) A hermit named Paul.
(c) A young man carrying a basket of bread.
(d) A man with an aura of shining light.

2. After he listened to the chastisement, what does Bede report to be Cuthbert's response?
(a) He forsook foolish games immediately and showed himself to be more mature and earnest.
(b) He began studying writing more seriously to produce works fit for public consumption.
(c) He began working harder on his chants to serve the worship needs of his town.
(d) He stopped spending so much time adventuring and devoted himself more seriously to studying the Bible.

3. What does the anonymous author report Brendan's traveling party found during the walks around the island?
(a) A table laid for a meal.
(b) A hermit named Paul.
(c) The Pearl of Great Price.
(d) Several flocks of sheep.

4. What does Bede trace as Eosterwine's relationship to Benedict?
(a) They were cousins.
(b) They were brothers.
(c) They were theological rivals.
(d) They were in-laws.

5. Who does Stephanus claim influenced Ecgfrith to drive Wilfrid from his see?
(a) Ecgfrith's queen, Iurminbrugh.
(b) Bishop Colman.
(c) King Dagobert.
(d) Bishop Winfrid.

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. What does the anonymous writer of the "Voyage of St. Brendan" document as Brendan's lineage?

3. How often did the traveling party eat on the journey away from the island?

4. What form did fallen angels take on Brendan's journey, according to the anonymous author?

5. Why was Cuthbert inspired to rise from his sickbed in Chapter 8, according to Bede?

(see the answer key)

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