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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. For what two countries does Farmer claim "The Age of Bede" to be an important source of early Christian Church history?
(a) Rome and Ireland.
(b) Ireland and The Netherlands.
(c) England and Ireland.
(d) England and France.

2. Which duke of Theodoric petitioned the king over the land Wilfrid where was preaching to have Wilfrid sent to him dead or alive, according to Stephanus?
(a) Winfrid.
(b) Ebroin.
(c) Agatho.
(d) Oertarut.

3. What form did fallen angels take on Brendan's journey, according to the anonymous author?
(a) Shepherds.
(b) Birds.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Old men.

4. Who does Stephanus report led a synod which was actually a trap to take the properties that were under Wilfrid's authority?
(a) Pope Agatho.
(b) Bishop Colman.
(c) Archdeacon Boniface.
(d) Archbishop Berhtwald.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whose honor was the monastery that Ceolfrith helped to build dedicated, according to the anonymous author?

2. What were the reasons that Stephanus gave for Wilfrid deciding to bring a dead child back to life in the village of On Tiddanufri?

3. What was Wilfrid's destination when he left his home, according to Stephanus?

4. Where does Farmer claim that the earliest surviving manuscript of "Navigatio" was written?

5. Who does Stephanus claim taught Wilfrid the rules of Easter while he was in this city?

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