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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) "Do not let your desire for the physical overcome your need for the Holy . . ."
(b) "Thank God from whom all good things flow . . ."
(c) "Be on your guard, brethren, lest Satan lead you into temptation . . ."
(d) "God has provided for our needs . . ."

2. 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 125, "As the Mountains surround Jerusalem, So the Lord surrounds His people."
(b) 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!"
(c) Psalm 91, "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty."
(d) Psalm 66, "May God have mercy on us and bless us, lighten his face and have mercy on us."

3. How long does the Anonymous writer claim Brendan and his party traveled before they ran out of food after they left the destination to which they traveled after the 40 days of fasting?
(a) 3 days.
(b) For a whole year.
(c) 40 days.
(d) 7 days.

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

5. Whose death was Ceolfrith compared in the letter from Rome?
(a) Noah who died after he had delivered his family through the flood.
(b) Moses and Aaron who died before they could enter the Promised Land.
(c) Enoch who did not die, but walked with God.
(d) St. John who died after he had delivered the Revelation.

6. 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 finally take possession of the Pearl of Great Price.
(b) The party would find the Land of Promise of the Saints.
(c) God would take them to Paradise.
(d) They would find themselves right back where they started.

7. How long did Eosterwine serve as abbot over Wearmouth, according to Bede?
(a) Seven years until the pope beckoned him to Rome.
(b) Four years until his death.
(c) 12 years until he became abbot over Jarrow.
(d) 17 years until his death.

8. What unique collection does Bede write that Benedict brought to England from his fifth trip to Rome?
(a) A collection of sheet music on which to focus chants.
(b) Stained glass windows from France.
(c) A collection of paintings of the life of Christ.
(d) A collection of original copies of manuscripts of the Bible.

9. On what date does the anonymous author report Ceolfrith boarded a ship to cross the sea to Gaul?
(a) July 4.
(b) July 14.
(c) June 4.
(d) August 12.

10. What did Bede report Benedict brought back to Britain after his third trip to Rome?
(a) Scholars who were trained in the interpretation of Scripture.
(b) A cantor named John who introduced the order of chanting and singing the Psalms to Britain.
(c) Icons from the tombs of saints to aid in the performance of miracles.
(d) A large number of books on all branches of sacred knowledge.

11. What condition does Bede write affected Sigfrith during his service as abbot?
(a) A painful and incurable disease of the lungs.
(b) A curved spine.
(c) Blindness.
(d) A lame leg.

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

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

14. Who does the anonymous author credit with providing master builders for the monastery that Ceolfrith helped to build?
(a) Abbot Botulf.
(b) Abbot Torthelm.
(c) Tunbert.
(d) Bishop Wilford.

15. Upon their second meeting of the creatures who were fallen angels, what was announced to Brendan and his party, according to the anonymous author?
(a) Their voyage was nearly over.
(b) Brendan and his party would spend a year at four different places that were to represent the four seasons of the year.
(c) Brendan and his party would come to what appeared to be a rocky island, but was not.
(d) God would take them safely home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Bede report was chosen to replace Ceolfrith?

2. What apostle and New Testament book does the anonymous author on the history of Ceolfrith cite as his inspiration for writing the book.

3. How was the light for the island provided in the story the anonymous writer recorded from Brendan?

4. When does the anonymous author record Brendan's traveling party landed on the island?

5. Who does the anonymous author claim presided over the monastery before Ceolfrith joined it?

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