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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. How many total years does the anonymous author report that Ceolfrith ruled separately over the monasteries of St. Peter and St. Paul?

2. What does the anonymous writer claim came into view after the ship ran out of food?

3. In what book from the Bible does Bede claim Benedict took comfort during nights he could not sleep during his illness?

4. How long did Eosterwine serve as abbot over Wearmouth, according to Bede?

5. How does the anonymous author claim Brendan's party finally arrived to the island they had been seeking?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Where did Benedict learn his practice of Christianity, according to Bede?

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

5. How far does the anonymous writer claim Ceolfrith got on his last pilgrimage to Rome?

6. Who did Ceolfrith allow the monks to choose as abbot for the monasteries at Jarrow and Wearmouth as he prepared to take a pilgrimage to Rome, according to Bede?

7. 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?

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

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

10. What did the bird tell Brendan was their punishment from God for their sin, according to the anonymous writer?

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

The monasteries in Wearmouth and Jarrow stand as monuments to Benedict's leadership qualities. Find three examples from Bede's "Lives of the Abbots . . ." that demonstrate Benedict's leadership qualities, his foresightedness, and his devotion to establish the Church on the British Isles on firm doctrinal ground. Explain how his management style and efforts would be effective for leaders in current times.

Essay Topic 3

Cuthbert, Wilfrid, and Benedict are three Church leaders who had great influence on the foundation of Christianity in Europe and the Western Hemisphere. Identify one achievement by each of this men that have had a long standing influence in the practice or doctrine of Western Christianity.

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