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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. Which Northumbrian cleric does Farmer record as being trained in Lindisfarne?

2. Why did Bede address his prologue to its named recipient?

3. What miracle does Stephanus report that Wilfrid performed during the construction of the church at Hexham?

4. What does Farmer claim to be the name of the author of the "Navigatio"?

5. Which document by Bede, according to Farmer, acts as a biography and a local history?

Short Essay Questions

1. What unique power does Bede claim that Cuthbert's prayers held?

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

3. To whom did Bede write "The Life of Cuthbert"?

4. What is Farmer's closing opinion of the texts of "The Age of Bede"?

5. From whom did Bede record the details of Cuthbert's death?

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

7. 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?

8. What does Bede report a monk witnessed when he followed Cuthbert to spy on an evening prayer vigil?

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

10. According to Farmer, why is Stephanus's "Life of Wilfrid" unique among all literature?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Farmer characterizes Bede's "Life of Cuthbert" as a hagiography that borrows from previously written biographies and legends of Cuthbert. Using Bede's "Lives of the Abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow" as a barometer for Bede's pure style for reporting historical fact, identify three examples from "The Life of Cuthbert" that can be assumed to be borrowed from previous legends and biographies and explain your choices with examples comparing "The Life of Cuthbert" with "The lives of the Abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow."

Essay Topic 2

Wilfrid gained acclaim with his debate on the "Easter Question" with Bishop Colman. His presentation, which was Rome's view on when Easter should be celebrated, also preceded the opposition that came against his various offices through his career. Using observations made in D.H. Farmer's introduction and information from "The Life of Wilfrid," identify why Wilfrid's position might have motivated opposition to his leadership throughout England and explain the long-term consequences to the observation Christian holidays, especially Easter.

Essay Topic 3

Ceolfrith, Eosterwin, Sigfrith, and Hwaetbehrt all made different contributions to the Abbeys at Wearmouth and Jarrow. Choose two of the abbots and detail a contribution each made to the abbey and how the separate contributions worked together to strengthen the mission of the abbeys.

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