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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. For what two countries does Farmer claim "The Age of Bede" to be an important source of early Christian Church history?

2. Where does Stephanus claim peace was achieved between Wilfrid and his enemies?

3. Who was finally found to travel to St. Peter's with Wilfrid, according to Stephanus?

4. Who was the king who Stephanus reported to follow Wilfrid's guidance to win victories over the Picts and Mercia?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Bede credit with healing Cuthbert from a childhood disease that made him lame?

2. What miracle does Stephanus report occurred during the birth of Wilfred?

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

4. Who does Bede report presided over a great synod that selected Cuthbert as Bishop of Lindisfarne?

5. What are the five texts that make up the "Age of Bede"?

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

7. What does Farmer cite as the earliest work of "The Age of Bede," and what makes it different from the other four texts?

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

9. Who does Farmer identify as the two subjects from "The Age of Bede" who were from Northumbria?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Wilfrid performed several miracles throughout the time he grew in stature and faced challenges from opponents. Find two such miracles and detail how they affirmed his Christian devotion and stood as signs to others that God was guarding his ministry.

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