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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) 3 days.
(b) For a whole year.
(c) 40 days.
(d) 7 days

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

3. Who met Brendan and his son during their journey?
(a) A hermit named Paul.
(b) A young man carrying a basket of bread.
(c) A dog that led them to their provisions.
(d) A man with an aura of shining light.

4. What does the anonymous author report appeared before the traveling party after it had finished singing on its way back to its boat?
(a) A castle for their protection.
(b) A guide for their direction.
(c) A table laid for a meal.
(d) A fire for their warmth.

5. Where does the anonymous author report Ceolfrith was buried?
(a) In Wearmouth next to the tomb of Benedict.
(b) In the new abbey at Jarrow.
(c) In a secluded wood as he favored his time spent as a hermit.
(d) In the church of the holy martyred brothers Speusippus, Eleusippus, and Meleusippus.

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

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

8. 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 chose Eosterwine as abbot over Wearmouth.
(c) Benedict named Ceolfrith abbot over both Wearmouth and Jarrow.
(d) Benedict ordered the collection of books he brought from Rome back to where they came.

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

10. 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) To bring the blessings of God on his reign.
(c) For the redemption of his soul.
(d) To show appreciation to Ceolfrith for healing his wife.

11. What custom arose from the burial of Ceolfrith?
(a) Praying the Psalms prior to kneeling at Ceolfrith's tomb.
(b) Having a celebration with friends which eventually became known as a wake.
(c) Placing flowers on a grave.
(d) Wearing black for mourning.

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. 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) 7 days.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 40 days.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did some of the monks who buried Ceolfrith take to Rome on his behalf, according to the anonymous author?

2. Who was chosen by the monks to serve as abbot in Ceolfrith's absence, according to the anonymous author?

3. How does Bede claim Sigfrid came to be promoted from deacon to abbot after Eosterwine's left his abbey?

4. What did the anonymous author report occurred to Ceolfrith on the day he reached Langres on September 25?

5. How long did Eosterwine serve as abbot over Wearmouth, according to Bede?

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