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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) 3 days.
(b) 40 days.
(c) 15 days.
(d) 7 days.

2. What monastery construction on the north bank of Wear was funded by Benedict, according to Bede?
(a) Northumbria.
(b) Melrose.
(c) Ripon.
(d) St. Peter's Monastery.

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

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

5. What practice did Ceolfrith pass on to the monks who joined him in building the new monastery?
(a) Copying Bibles, interpreting scripture, and singing the Psalms.
(b) Singing the Psalms, reading in church, and singing antiphons.
(c) Interpreting scripture and rheotoric.
(d) Copying Bibles and fasting on Fridays.

6. What apostle and New Testament book does the anonymous author on the history of Ceolfrith cite as his inspiration for writing the book.
(a) He cites the epistles of St. Peter.
(b) He cites the Gospel of John.
(c) He cites the Apostle Paul's letters to the Corinthians.
(d) He cites the Apostle Paul's letter to the Hebrews.

7. What was announced to Brendan's party would come after seven years from the announcement by the fallen angels, according to the anonymous author?
(a) They would find themselves right back where they started.
(b) They would finally take possession of the Pearl of Great Price.
(c) God would take them to Paradise.
(d) The party would find the Land of Promise of the Saints.

8. What Psalm did the monks from St. Peter's sing to Ceolfrith as he left on his pilgrimage, according to the anonymous author?
(a) Psalm 91, "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty."
(b) Psalm 66, "May God have mercy on us and bless us, lighten his face and have mercy on us."
(c) Psalm 20, "May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble! May the name of the God of Jacob set you securely on high!"
(d) Psalm 125, "As the Mountains surround Jerusalem, So the Lord surrounds His people."

9. What does Bede record to be Benedict's orders regarding the books he had brought back from his several trips to Rome?
(a) That copied and spread throughout the monasteries of England.
(b) That they be offered to the Bishop so he could consider the best use of collection.
(c) That they be kept as a single collection and not broken up piecemeal.
(d) That they be returned to Rome and the collection from which they were borrowed.

10. How were Benedict and Sigfrith able to meet with each other shortly before they died from their illnesses, according to Bede?
(a) They were placed in wheel chairs and wheeled to meet with each other daily.
(b) They were kept in the same room in the hospital.
(c) They were moved to the basement of Wearmouth and spent their remaining days together.
(d) Sigfrith was carried to Benedict's room on a stretcher.

11. Who was named to rule the monastery shortly before Ceolfrith joined it, according to the anonymous author?
(a) Bishop Wilford.
(b) Abbot Botulf.
(c) Ceolfrith's cousin, Tunbert.
(d) Ceolfrith's brother, Cynefrith.

12. How does Bede claim Sigfrid came to be promoted from deacon to abbot after Eosterwine's left his abbey?
(a) The pope named him to the position.
(b) Benedict appointed him.
(c) He was appointed abbot by the remaining brethren at Wearmouth and by Ceolfrith.
(d) He was elected over Hwaetberht.

13. To what cause does Bede claim Benedict devoted himself after he traveled to Rome to visit the tombs of the Apostles?
(a) To the interpretation and preaching of the Gospel.
(b) Making known the forms of church life he witnessed in Rome.
(c) To training priestly aspirants to what is now known as the "Benedictine Order".
(d) To the translation and writing of scripture.

14. What does Bede trace as Eosterwine's relationship to Benedict?
(a) They were cousins.
(b) They were brothers.
(c) They were theological rivals.
(d) They were in-laws.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. What custom arose from the burial of Ceolfrith?

4. Who returned a letter of thanks for the gift the monks delivered to Rome according to the anonymous author?

5. How many monks did the anonymous author report Ceolfrith left behind at his monasteries?

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