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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. 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 cousin Tunbert.
(c) He was appointed by his brother Cynefrith.
(d) He was appointed by his Bishop Wilford.

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

3. To where does the anonymous writer claim that Brendan traveled after he took a series of three day fasts that lasted 40 days?
(a) To the Valley of Virtue.
(b) To the island of a holy monk called Enda.
(c) To the Island of Delights.
(d) To the Meadow of Miracles.

4. During their journey, what did they discover surrounded Judas Iscariot?
(a) Flames of torment.
(b) Cold isolation.
(c) A great number of demons.
(d) A scroll of condemnation.

5. How many monks did the anonymous author report Ceolfrith took with him to complete the new construction that King Egfrith sponsored?
(a) 222.
(b) 22.
(c) 12.
(d) 122.

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. What decision does Bede report Benedict made while Benedict and Sigfrith were on their deathbeds?

3. 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?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. When an island sailed away from Brendan's party, how did God explain the event to Brendan, according to the anonymous writer?

2. Who does the anonymous author claim chose Ceolfrith to become a priest?

3. What was the first trip that Brendan and his 14 monks took after a series of thee-day fasts over 40 days according to the anonymous writer?

4. For what does the anonymous writer claim that Brendan was renowned?

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

6. 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?

7. Who did Benedict chose as abbot for the monastery at Wearmouth, according to Bede?

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

9. Who does Bede note that Benedict chose as abbot for the new monastery he built at Jarrow?

10. Who provided the land for which a church and monastery could be built by Ceolfrith and Benedict according to the anonymous writer?

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