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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What Psalm did the monks from St. Peter's sing to Ceolfrith as he left on his pilgrimage, according to the anonymous author?
(a) Psalm 91, "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty."
(b) Psalm 125, "As the Mountains surround Jerusalem, So the Lord surrounds His people."
(c) Psalm 20, "May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble! May the name of the God of Jacob set you securely on high!"
(d) Psalm 66, "May God have mercy on us and bless us, lighten his face and have mercy on us."

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

4. How were Benedict and Sigfrith able to meet with each other shortly before they died from their illnesses, according to Bede?
(a) They were moved to the basement of Wearmouth and spent their remaining days together.
(b) Sigfrith was carried to Benedict's room on a stretcher.
(c) They were placed in wheel chairs and wheeled to meet with each other daily.
(d) They were kept in the same room in the hospital.

5. 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) Ecclesiastes.
(d) Psalms.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom did Bede claim Benedict bought the unique collection during his fifth trip to Rome?

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

3. What was Brendan's warning as they left the island?

4. Who did the anonymous author claim chose Ceolfrith to help him build a monastery?

5. Who does the anonymous author credit with providing master builders for the monastery that Ceolfrith helped to build?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Bede claim that Benedict passed on the land that King Oswiu awarded him as a thane of Oswiu's kingdom?

2. What manual trade does Bede report Benedict brought to England during construction of the monastery at the north bank at the mouth of the Wear River?

3. Why does the anonymous writer of "The History of Abbot Ceolfrith" claim he wrote the book?

4. How long were Brendan and his party out to sea before they ran out of food after they departed their first destination, according to the anonymous writer?

5. How did Ceolfrith's training under Abbot Botulf influence his life as a church leader, according to the anonymous author?

6. When Benedict and Sigrith were confined to their beds due to illness, what responsibility does the anonymous writer report Benedict passed to Ceolfrith?

7. What did the anonymous writer report to be surrounding Judas Iscariot when Brendan's party came upon him?

8. What action does the anonymous writer claim Ceolfrith took when he decided he was too old to be a good example to his followers?

9. Who does Bede claim endorsed the choice of the monks of Jarrow and Wearmouth?

10. Who does the anonymous writer claim served as Brendan's party's guide for finding food after they had run out the first time on their trip?

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