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

2. Who does the anonymous author claim presided over the monastery before Ceolfrith joined it?

3. What Psalm did the monks from St. Peter's sing to Ceolfrith as he left on his pilgrimage, according to the anonymous author?

4. How many monks did the anonymous author report Ceolfrith left behind at his monasteries?

5. What did Bede report Benedict brought back to Britain after his third trip to Rome?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. Why does the anonymous writer claim Ceolfrith accompanied Benedict on a trip to Rome?

3. How did the abbot at Wearmouth die while Benedict was on a pilgrimage to Rome according to Bede?

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

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

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

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

8. Who does Bede claim endorsed the choice of the monks of Jarrow and Wearmouth?

9. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eddius Stephanus was a contemporary of Wilfrid, and he constructed "The Life of Wilfrid" from the time he spent in service to Wilfrid. Find three examples from the book that illustrate Stephanus's involvement in the events in the book and from your examination detail what you believe to be Stephanus's role in his work with Wilfrid.

Essay Topic 2

Ceolfrith made pilgrimages to Rome and Europe with Benedict. Detail two contributions to British Christianity that Ceolfrith assisted Benedict bringing from their pilgrimages, and explain how those contributions have helped to shape Christian thoughts and practices today.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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