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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. Who did Bede report was chosen to replace Ceolfrith?

2. On what date does the anonymous author report Ceolfrith boarded a ship to cross the sea to Gaul?

3. Why does the anonymous author claim that King Egfrith donated the resources for building another church and monastery?

4. What does Bede record to be Benedict's orders regarding the books he had brought back from his several trips to Rome?

5. After the guide brought them to a vast hall with couches and water to wash their feet, what does the anonymous writer report that Brendan said?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. What manual trade does Bede report Benedict brought to England during construction of the monastery at the north bank at the mouth of the Wear River?

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

5. In what practice did Ceolfrith train new monks and priests, according to the anonymous writer?

6. What did the anonymous writer report to be surrounding Judas Iscariot when Brendan's party came upon him?

7. Who does the anonymous author claim chose Ceolfrith to become a priest?

8. Who did Bede record the monks at Wearmouth had chosen as the replacement for the abbot chosen by Benedict?

9. For what cause did the anonymous writer report that Brendan selected 14 monks?

10. How did a hermit named Paul claim he received his food while he was on a journey to his final resting place, according to the anonymous writer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout his service in ministry, Wilfrid won the support of various influential figures in the Church and politics. Find one such example of a Christian leader supporting his ministry and another of a political leader supporting him. Compare what made the two figures come to the support of Wilfrid, how the support validated his ministry, and how it benefited those whom Wilfrid served.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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