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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what biblical story does Stephanus compare the event that preceded the battle between Wilfrid's party and the pagans?
(a) The story of the Israelites taking the Holy land from the Philistines.
(b) The story of David and Goliath.
(c) The story of Gideon.
(d) The story of Caleb taking his mountain.

2. What effect did abbots in Ireland have on the influence of bishops, according to Farmer?
(a) They diminished the influence of bishops.
(b) They had no affect on the bishops.
(c) The provided the channels for bishops to influence the population.
(d) They strengthened the bishops by collecting indulgences for them.

3. Who does Stephanus report restored Wilfrid to his see?
(a) Boniface.
(b) Pope Agatho and the Holy Synod.
(c) King Ecgfrith.
(d) Archbishop Berhtrwald.

4. Who does Farmer report to be the earliest monk of the British Isles?
(a) Benedict, a Roman bishop.
(b) Cuthbert, a hermit of Lindisfarne.
(c) Brendan, an Irish monk.
(d) Ceolfrith, a monk of Wearmouth.

5. How did Cuthbert respond to converts who were falling away from the faith, according to Bede?
(a) He chastised them with harsh sermons.
(b) He secluded himself and prayed fervently for their integrity.
(c) He traveled to villages to preach the way of truth.
(d) He ministered to them directly by showing them a life of Christian integrity.

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

7. What animal does Bede claim ministered to Cuthbert after he spent a night in prayer in the water off the sea shore?
(a) A fawn.
(b) Two otters.
(c) An eagle.
(d) A dog.

8. To what book does Bede refer for support of other angels who rode on horseback?
(a) The Psalms.
(b) The history of the Maccabees.
(c) Genesis.
(d) The Navigato.

9. Who did Bede report reviewed and revised his work?
(a) Wilfrid.
(b) Benedict.
(c) The Priest Herefrith.
(d) Ceolfrith.

10. What does Farmer claim to be the name of the author of the "Navigatio"?
(a) Brendan.
(b) Unknown.
(c) Eddius Stephanus.
(d) Bede.

11. Who does Bede claim first chastised Cuthbert for his idleness and his indulgences?
(a) A solemn old man.
(b) A three-year-old child.
(c) His maternal grandfather.
(d) A neighbor who caught him in a prank.

12. 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) "I have directed you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in upright paths."
(c) "Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings Thou has perfected praise."
(d) "When you walk about they will guide you; When you sleep, they will watch over you."

13. According to Farmer, each of the saints profiled in "The Age of Bede" were pioneers of what important church institutions?
(a) Monasticism and the primacy of the spiritual.
(b) Indulgences, monasticism, and chanting.
(c) The presbytery and the Holy Roman Empire.
(d) The Sacraments, baptism, and confession.

14. What sign does Stephanus claim that God used to indicate that Wilfrid would serve him in the future?
(a) An angel disguised as a horseman helped with Wilfrid's delivery.
(b) Birds gathered to sing praises to God as Wilfrid was born.
(c) The house where he was being born caught fire but was not consumed.
(d) A fiery demon was chased from his village by a torrent provided by God.

15. Which document by Bede, according to Farmer, acts as a biography and a local history?
(a) "The History of Abbot Ceolfrith."
(b) "The Life of Cuthbert."
(c) "Lives of the Abbots."
(d) "The Life of Wilfrid."

Short Answer Questions

1. What miracle does Stephanus report that Wilfrid performed during the construction of the church at Hexham?

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

3. To what office did Stephanus claim Agilberht ordained Wilfrid?

4. Who does Stephanus claim introduced Wilfrid to the Pope?

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

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