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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Stephanus report Wilfrid first settled after being chased from his see?

2. Who granted Wilfrid to preach in his first destination after being chased from his see?

3. Of what does Stephanus claim Wilfrid accused English bishops prior to his journey to Gaul?

4. Who kept Wilfrid until Stephanus claimed he could meet with suitable travelers as he began his journey to St. Peter's see?

5. What was the quote from the Psalms that Bede used to support God's hand in the event?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Stephanus claim supported Wilfred's desire to visit St. Peter's in Rome?

2. According to Farmer in the Introduction, how did Irish monasteries become established?

3. What statement does Stephanus write to defend the facts he reports in "The Life of Wilfred"?

4. Who does Stephanus credit with introducing Wilfred to the pope and teaching him the rules of Easter?

5. Who does Bede claim chastised Cuthbert as a youth for indulging in childish games when God had a plan for his life?

6. When and where does Farmer write the saints covered in "The Age of Bede" lived?

7. How did Cuthbert drive away crows that were invading the crops he grew while he was living as a hermit, according to Bede?

8. To whom was Stephanus being obedient with his record of "The Life of Wilfred"?

9. Why does Farmer consider the lives of the men profiled in "The Age of Bede" important to the Christian history of their region?

10. How does Stephanus report King Theodoric of the Franks rejected a letter requesting Wilfred be returned dead or alive to his see to face trial?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ceolfrith decided his age was preventing him from conducting effective ministry. Review the decision he made regarding this recognition and explain how his actions regarding his recognition is a consistent reflection of actions he made regarding his ministry throughout his life.

Essay Topic 2

Bede makes an account of miracles throughout "The Life of Cuthbert." Choose three of the miracles from Bede's record and compare them to similar miracles from the Bible. Based upon your study make an assessment of whether or not the miracles occurred as Bede reported or if Bede was creating a story to attract pagans to convert to Christianity. Use text from "The Life of Cuthbert" to support your view.

Essay Topic 3

Stephanus reports several episodes during which Wilfrid's service is challenged and his life is even threatened. Choose one of those events and identify the cause of the challenge, how Wilfrid dealt with the challenge, how he was delivered from the challenge, and the eventual consequences of the challenge to Wilfrid and those who brought it.

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