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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the anonymous writer claim came into view after the ship ran out of food?
(a) A lush, forested island.
(b) A high rocky island.
(c) A deserted island.
(d) A whale.

2. What was Benedict's council to those who visited him while he suffered his illness, according to Bede?
(a) That they devote themselves to fasting and prayer.
(b) That they study scripture regularly.
(c) That they guard the monasteries at Wearmouth and Jarrow.
(d) That the ordinances he passed to them were not of his creation.

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

4. How long did Ceolfrith preside over the responsibilities appointed to him by Benedict?
(a) 28 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 7 years.
(d) 16 years.

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

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

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

8. What was Brendan's warning as they left the island?
(a) "Keep watch for rocks that will destroy our ship."
(b) "Do not let your desire for the physical overcome your need for the Holy."
(c) "Take care, brethren, not to take anything with you from this island."
(d) "Be on your guard, brethren, lest Satan lead you into temptation."

9. 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) Scholars who were trained in the interpretation of Scripture.
(c) A cantor named John who introduced the order of chanting and singing the Psalms to Britain.
(d) Icons from the tombs of saints to aid in the performance of miracles.

10. 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) 7 days.
(d) 15 days.

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

12. 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.

13. How does the anonymous author claim Brendan's party finally arrived to the island they had been seeking?
(a) A fair wind sprang up and saved them from being overtaxed by the effort of rowing.
(b) They were carried by angels after winds had died.
(c) By riding on the back of a whale.
(d) They rowed vigorously for 40 days.

14. Who does the anonymous writer record God sent to be the guide of Brendan's traveling party after they landed on the island?
(a) A dog.
(b) A hermit named Paul.
(c) A boy with a basket of bread.
(d) A man with an aura of shining light.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whose honor was the monastery that Ceolfrith helped to build dedicated, according to the anonymous author?

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. To where had Bredan's son fled to live the life of a hermit with other monks, according to the story recorded by the anonymous author?

4. Upon their second meeting of the creatures who were fallen angels, what was announced to Brendan and his party, according to the anonymous author?

5. What illness does Bede report came to Benedict shortly after Sigfrith became abbot of Wearmouth?

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