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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. After the guide brought them to a vast hall with couches and water to wash their feet, what does the anonymous writer report that Brendan said?
(a) "God has provided for our needs . . ."
(b) "Thank God from whom all good things flow . . ."
(c) "Do not let your desire for the physical overcome your need for the Holy . . ."
(d) "Be on your guard, brethren, lest Satan lead you into temptation . . ."

2. Where was the monastery that the anonymous author report Ceolfrith joined?
(a) Melrose.
(b) Jarrow.
(c) Wearmouth.
(d) Gilling.

3. What miracle did Cuthbert perform when he brought the Holy Ghost to a village that could only provide tents for him and his retinue?
(a) With prayer he cured a boy that was dying.
(b) He fed the village a healthy stew made from nothing but a pot of water and three round stones.
(c) He received wood from birds and animals to provide for a fire.
(d) He healed a blind man who shared his bread with them.

4. To what office did Stephanus claim Agilberht ordained Wilfrid?
(a) Abbot.
(b) Cardinal.
(c) Bishop.
(d) Priest.

5. To whose honor was the monastery that Ceolfrith helped to build dedicated, according to the anonymous author?
(a) St. Paul the Apostle.
(b) St. Peter the Apostle.
(c) St. John the Apostel.
(d) St. Luke the Physician.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose death was Ceolfrith compared in the letter from Rome?

2. How long did Ceolfrith preside over the responsibilities appointed to him by Benedict?

3. Who does Farmer claim enabled Wilfred to travel to visit other churches through Europe?

4. What foundation does Bede credit Benedict with beginning?

5. What monastery construction on the north bank of Wear was funded by Benedict, according to Bede?

(see the answer key)

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