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Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How did Brendan's traveling party arrive at the next island?
(a) They were carried 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.

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

7. In the story the anonymous writer recorded Brendan told, what did Brendan say his son's name was?
(a) Mernoc.
(b) Ceolfrith.
(c) Barinthus.
(d) Enoch.

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

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

10. How was the light for the island provided in the story the anonymous writer recorded from Brendan?
(a) By a man with an aura of light.
(b) By the Pearl of Great Price.
(c) By a dog carrying an a lantern that could not be extinguished.
(d) The Lord Jesus Christ was their light.

11. At what age does the anonymous author of Ceolfrith's history claim he became a monk?
(a) 11.
(b) 16.
(c) 18.
(d) 22.

12. From whom did Bede claim Benedict bought the unique collection during his fifth trip to Rome?
(a) From King Aldfrid.
(b) Pope Agatho.
(c) King Egfrid.
(d) King Ecgfrith.

13. Who had prophesied that Brendan would die upon his return to his monastery, according to the anonymous author?
(a) A hermit named Paul.
(b) A man with an aura of shining light.
(c) Brendan's son.
(d) The young man on the Island of promise.

14. What did some of the monks who buried Ceolfrith take to Rome on his behalf, according to the anonymous author?
(a) A Bible translated from Hebrew and Greek originals according to the interpretation of Priest Jerome.
(b) A painting of Ceolfrith made just prior to his death.
(c) A letter to the pope requesting more books of learning for the church.
(d) Icons of Ceolfrith to be kept with other holy icons.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long did the person who met Brendan and his son claim they had been on the island without eating food or drink or taking any sleep?

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

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

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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