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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How often did the traveling party eat on the journey away from the island?
(a) Every two days.
(b) Two times a day.
(c) Three times a day.
(d) Every three days.

2. What custom arose from the burial of Ceolfrith?
(a) Praying the Psalms prior to kneeling at Ceolfrith's tomb.
(b) Placing flowers on a grave.
(c) Having a celebration with friends which eventually became known as a wake.
(d) Wearing black for mourning.

3. Who donated the land for Benedict to build a monastery in Northumbria, according to Bede?
(a) King Ecgfrith.
(b) The Holy Synod.
(c) King Dagobert.
(d) King Egfrid.

4. How does the anonymous author claim Brendan's party finally arrived to the island they had been seeking?
(a) By riding on the back of a whale.
(b) A fair wind sprang up and saved them from being overtaxed by the effort of rowing.
(c) They rowed vigorously for 40 days.
(d) They were carried by angels after winds had died.

5. After Brendan said he and his son landed the boat in which they took their trip, how long did they walk on the island before without reaching the furthest shore from their landing, according to the anonymous writer?
(a) 7 days.
(b) 15 days.
(c) 40 days.
(d) 3 days.

6. 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.

7. Who did Bede report was chosen to replace Ceolfrith?
(a) Brendan.
(b) Eosterwine.
(c) Sigfrith.
(d) Hwaetberht.

8. What does the anonymous author report appeared before the traveling party after it had finished singing on its way back to its boat?
(a) A fire for their warmth.
(b) A castle for their protection.
(c) A guide for their direction.
(d) A table laid for a meal.

9. Who confirmed the choice of Ceolfrith's replacement, according to Bede?
(a) Eleusippus.
(b) Meleusippus.
(c) Bishop Acca.
(d) Speusippus.

10. What foundation does Bede credit Benedict with beginning?
(a) Northumbria.
(b) Jarrow.
(c) Melrose.
(d) Ripon.

11. What does Bede report came of King Egfrid during Benedict's journey?
(a) Egfrid came under siege.
(b) Egfrid contracted leprosy.
(c) Egfrid was slain.
(d) Egfrid began distributing his wealth to heirs.

12. What was Benedict's council to those who visited him while he suffered his illness, according to Bede?
(a) That they guard the monasteries at Wearmouth and Jarrow.
(b) That they study scripture regularly.
(c) That the ordinances he passed to them were not of his creation.
(d) That they devote themselves to fasting and prayer.

13. 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) Metalworking.
(c) Block and tackle for the movement of large stones.
(d) Stone cutting.

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

15. 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."

Short Answer Questions

1. After his fourth trip to Rome, what does Bede report that Benedict brought back to Britain?

2. Who does Bede report provided the land for St. Peter's Monastery?

3. At what age does the anonymous author of Ceolfrith's history claim he became a monk?

4. What did Bede report Benedict brought back to Britain after his third trip to Rome?

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

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