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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom was the letter addressed?
(a) Hwaetberht.
(b) Sigfrith.
(c) Cuthbert.
(d) Eosterwine.

2. Why did Brendan chastise his fellow travelers for putting their flasks into streams running from the island to quench their thirst, according to the anonymous writer?
(a) Because it was clear that they had come upon a stagnant lake.
(b) Because God had not shown them a way to land on the Island.
(c) Because he had seen corpses on the bank.
(d) Because he had a dream that demons had led them to a poisoned stream.

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

4. Where was the monastery that the anonymous author report Ceolfrith joined?
(a) Gilling.
(b) Jarrow.
(c) Wearmouth.
(d) Melrose.

5. What does the anonymous author report Brendan's traveling party found during the walks around the island?
(a) A hermit named Paul.
(b) Several flocks of sheep.
(c) A table laid for a meal.
(d) The Pearl of Great Price.

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

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

8. How did the anonymous author claim that Ceolfrith came to study for the priesthood?
(a) He was appointed by his brother Cynefrith.
(b) He was appointed by his cousin Tunbert.
(c) He was appointed by his Bishop Wilford.
(d) He was appointed by Abbot Botulf.

9. 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) 15 days.
(c) 7 days.
(d) 40 days.

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

11. What was the method that Bede writes Ceolfrith chose for a new abbot to be chosen to replace him?
(a) He conferred with representatives of the pope.
(b) The brethren of the monasteries were required to choose one of their members.
(c) He devoted a series of fasts that lasted for 40 days.
(d) He devoted a season of prayer seeking divine guidance.

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

13. Who returned a letter of thanks for the gift the monks delivered to Rome according to the anonymous author?
(a) Pope Gregory.
(b) Archdeacon Boniface.
(c) Archbishop Berhtwald.
(d) Pope Agatho.

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

15. Who did Bede report Benedict appointed as abbot over the foundation he started?
(a) Hwaetbehrt.
(b) Eosterwine.
(c) Sigfrith.
(d) Ceolfrith.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the anonymous writer of the "Voyage of St. Brendan" document as Brendan's lineage?

2. What happened to Eosterwine during Benedict's fifth journey to Rome, according to Bede?

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

4. How does the anonymous author claim Brendan's party finally arrived to the island they had been seeking?

5. How often did the traveling party eat on the journey away from the island?

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