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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bede claim Cuthbert did to convert water to wine as he stayed at a convent in Tyne?
(a) He spent a night's prayer vigil in a nearby lake.
(b) He drank the water from a cup.
(c) He performed a wedding and asked for God's provisions over the reception.
(d) He dipped the hem of his garment in a cask of water.

2. After his debate with Bishop Colman won him acclaim, what does Stephanus report came of Wilfrid?
(a) Wilfrid was ordained as a priest.
(b) Wilfrid was appointed abbot.
(c) Wilfrid became a Bishop.
(d) Wilfrid was elected to the episcopacy.

3. What does Farmer report came of Cuthbert after he spent many years in a monastery?
(a) He became an usher in the Holy See.
(b) He became a priest.
(c) He was appointed Bishop.
(d) He became a hermit.

4. Who does Stephanus claim taught Wilfrid the rules of Easter while he was in this city?
(a) Archbishop Dalfinus.
(b) Bishop Colman.
(c) Bishop Baducing.
(d) Archbishop Dalfinus.

5. The saints who are detailed in "The Age of Bede" lived in what two centuries according to Farmer?
(a) The sixth and seventh B.C.
(b) The fourth and fifth B.C.
(c) The sixth and seventh A.D.
(d) The fifth and sixth A.D.

6. 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) He healed a blind man who shared his bread with them.
(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) With prayer he cured a boy that was dying.

7. What does Farmer identify as the basic theme of the "Navigatio"?
(a) The quest for paradise on earth.
(b) The healing mysteries of faith.
(c) The cleansing influence of virtue.
(d) The miraculous power of prayer.

8. What kind of battles does Farmer report the church leaders in "The Age of Bede" fought?
(a) Economic battles against land owners who sought land on which churches were built.
(b) Political battles against corrupt kings.
(c) Spiritual battles against invisible diabolical enemies.
(d) Physical battles against pagans seeking to dismantle Christian influences.

9. Farmer asserts that the "Navigatio" is a fascinating mixture of what?
(a) Fact, fantasy, and literary borrowing.
(b) Fantasy, doctrine, and mystery.
(c) History, fact, and economic theory.
(d) Intrigue, sound doctrine, and drama.

10. Who granted Wilfrid to preach in his first destination after being chased from his see?
(a) King Ecgfrith.
(b) King Dagobert.
(c) King Perctarit.
(d) King Aldgisi.

11. Who was the king who Stephanus reported to follow Wilfrid's guidance to win victories over the Picts and Mercia?
(a) King Alhfrith.
(b) King Erconbehrt.
(c) King Ecgfrith.
(d) King Oswiu.

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

13. To whom did Bede write the prologue to his "Life of Cuthbert"?
(a) Christians of who were served by his ministry.
(b) Bishop Eadfrid.
(c) Christians of future generations.
(d) His father.

14. What does Stephanus claim was the King's response to the request that Wilfrid be sent to the duke?
(a) He promptly captured Wilfrid and sent him back to the petitioner, but God spared Wilfrid the condemnation.
(b) He tore up the scroll upon which the request was written in the audience of his court.
(c) The king ignored the request.
(d) He sent back a message that he had already executed Wilfrid to buy him time to escape.

15. What were the reasons that Stephanus gave for Wilfrid deciding to bring a dead child back to life in the village of On Tiddanufri?
(a) Wilfrid had no doubt about the power of Christ and was impressed by the faith of the mother.
(b) Wilfrid knew that such a miracle would bring many pagans to Christ.
(c) Wilfrid used the miracle to frighten off pagans who were gathering to kill him.
(d) Wilfrid sought to use the miracle to affirm the power of Christ in the village that was back sliding.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Wilfrid's ship had run aground on the English shore and was surrounded by pagans, what event does Stephanus report occurred that preceded a battle between Wilfrid's party and the pagans?

2. What came of a phantom fire that came upon a village while Bede reports that Cuthbert was teaching on the distractions of the devil?

3. Which Old Testament prophet does Bede first quote in the first paragraph of Chapter One?

4. Who does Stephanus report restored Wilfrid to his see?

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

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