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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To where did Brendan's son invite him to travel, according to the anonymous writer?
(a) To the Valley of Virtue.
(b) To the Land of Promise of the Saints.
(c) To the Meadow of Miracles.
(d) To the Island of Delights.

2. What illness does Bede report came to Benedict shortly after Sigfrith became abbot of Wearmouth?
(a) The plague.
(b) He suffered creeping paralysis.
(c) Leprosy.
(d) He was taken by consumption.

3. What decision does Bede report Benedict made while Benedict and Sigfrith were on their deathbeds?
(a) Benedict chose Hwaetbehrt as abbot over Jarrow.
(b) Benedict ordered the collection of books he brought from Rome back to where they came.
(c) Benedict chose Eosterwine as abbot over Wearmouth.
(d) Benedict named Ceolfrith abbot over both Wearmouth and Jarrow.

4. What did the anonymous author report occurred to Ceolfrith on the day he reached Langres on September 25?
(a) He was miraculously freed from bandits who had cornered him on his journey.
(b) He was asked to lead worship at the abbey there.
(c) He was recived by the Galic king.
(d) He died.

5. Who does the anonymous author claim presided over the monastery before Ceolfrith joined it?
(a) Ceolfrith's cousin, Tunbert.
(b) Ceolfrith's brother, Cynefrith.
(c) Bishop Wilford.
(d) Abbot Botulf.

6. Why does the anonymous author claim that King Egfrith donated the resources for building another church and monastery?
(a) To set an example of the support his subjects should give to Christianity.
(b) For the redemption of his soul.
(c) To bring the blessings of God on his reign.
(d) To show appreciation to Ceolfrith for healing his wife.

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

8. How many total years does the anonymous author report that Ceolfrith ruled separately over the monasteries of St. Peter and St. Paul?
(a) 12.
(b) 8.
(c) 16.
(d) 27.

9. Who welcomed Ceolfrith in Gaul, according to the anonymous author?
(a) King Ecgfrith.
(b) King Aldfrid.
(c) King Hilperic.
(d) King Egfrid.

10. Who does Bede write about as the abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow?
(a) Benedict, Cuthbert, Wilfrid, and Brendan.
(b) Benedict, Ceolfrith, Eosterwine, Sigfrith, and Hwaetberht.
(c) Ceolfrith, Eosterwine, Cuthbert, and Colman.
(d) Benedict, Ceolfrith, Ahlfrid, and Ecgfrith.

11. In what book from the Bible does Bede claim Benedict took comfort during nights he could not sleep during his illness?
(a) Job.
(b) Proverbs.
(c) Psalms.
(d) Ecclesiastes.

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

13. 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) They rowed vigorously for 40 days.
(c) They were carried by angels after winds had died.
(d) A fair wind sprang up and saved them from being overtaxed by the effort of rowing.

14. 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) 15 days.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 7 days.
(d) 40 days.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who met Brendan and his son during their journey?

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

3. How did Brendan's traveling party arrive at the next island?

4. Whose death was Ceolfrith compared in the letter from Rome?

5. What did the anonymous writer record that Brendan claimed they reached as they walked toward the furthest shore of their landing?

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