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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the anonymous writer claim came into view after the ship ran out of food?
(a) A deserted island.
(b) A high rocky island.
(c) A whale.
(d) A lush, forested island.

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

3. What was Brendan's warning as they left the island?
(a) "Take care, brethren, not to take anything with you from this island."
(b) "Do not let your desire for the physical overcome your need for the Holy."
(c) "Be on your guard, brethren, lest Satan lead you into temptation."
(d) "Keep watch for rocks that will destroy our ship."

4. When does the anonymous author record Brendan's traveling party landed on the island?
(a) Easter Sunday.
(b) Maundy Thursday.
(c) Good Friday.
(d) Christmas day.

5. How was the light for the island provided in the story the anonymous writer recorded from Brendan?
(a) By a dog carrying an a lantern that could not be extinguished.
(b) By the Pearl of Great Price.
(c) By a man with an aura of light.
(d) The Lord Jesus Christ was their light.

6. At what age does the anonymous author of Ceolfrith's history claim he became a monk?
(a) 18.
(b) 16.
(c) 22.
(d) 11.

7. Who does Bede report provided the land for St. Peter's Monastery?
(a) King Dagobert.
(b) The Holy Synod.
(c) King Ecgfrith.
(d) King Egfrid.

8. Why did Benedict name Ceolfrith to be abbot over the two monasteries he helped to build, according to the anonymous author?
(a) Because Ceolfrith was faithful in helping to start other abbeys.
(b) Because Ceolfrith showed his grasp of Christian understanding in debates with other monks.
(c) Because both Benedict and the abbot who preceded Ceolfrith, Sigfrith, were on their deathbeds.
(d) Because Ceolfrith was the best candidate after the plague had caused the death of many monks.

9. Who was chosen by the monks to serve as abbot in Ceolfrith's absence, according to the anonymous author?
(a) Hwaethberht.
(b) Cuthbert.
(c) Sigfrith.
(d) Abbot Botulf.

10. What did the anonymous author infer to be Ceolfrith's method of avoiding the plague that took the lives of many monks?
(a) He had secluded himself as a hermit before the plague hit his region.
(b) He had secluded himself for a season of prayer.
(c) He was fastidious in keeping his residence clean and observed Jewish cleaning laws.
(d) He was delayed in Rome finding supplies for the new monastery.

11. What skill was brought from France to Britain as a result of the construction of the monastery in Northumbria, according to Bede?
(a) Glassmaking.
(b) Block and tackle for the movement of large stones.
(c) Stone cutting.
(d) Metalworking.

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

13. What did the anonymous writer record that Brendan claimed they reached as they walked toward the furthest shore of their landing?
(a) A river that ran from east to west.
(b) A man with an aura of shining light.
(c) The Pearl of Great Price.
(d) A dog that led them to their provisions.

14. To what abbey does Bede report Benedict named Eosterwine?
(a) Jarrow.
(b) Wearmouth.
(c) Melrose.
(d) Ripon.

15. What does the anonymous writer of the "Voyage of St. Brendan" document as Brendan's lineage?
(a) He was the son of Cuthbert and grandson of Benedict.
(b) He was Father of Ceolfrith and Cynefrith.
(c) He was the son of Findlug, great-grandson of Atla of the line of Eogen.
(d) He was brother of Benedict.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who welcomed Ceolfrith in Gaul, according to the anonymous author?

2. On what date does the anonymous author report Ceolfrith boarded a ship to cross the sea to Gaul?

3. What unique collection does Bede write that Benedict brought to England from his fifth trip to Rome?

4. What does the anonymous author report Brendan's traveling party found during the walks around the island?

5. Why does the anonymous author claim that King Egfrith donated the resources for building another church and monastery?

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