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

2. To where did Brendan's son invite him to travel, according to the anonymous writer?

3. Who confirmed the choice of Ceolfrith's replacement, according to Bede?

4. What example does the anonymous author claim that Ceolfrith took from his brother Cynefrith?

5. Who was chosen by the monks to serve as abbot in Ceolfrith's absence, according to the anonymous author?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did a bird tell Brendan that his flock actually was, according to the anonymous writer?

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

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

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

5. 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?

6. What was the first trip that Brendan and his 14 monks took after a series of thee-day fasts over 40 days according to the anonymous writer?

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

8. How did Ceolfrith's training under Abbot Botulf influence his life as a church leader, according to the anonymous author?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"The Life of Bede" is a record of efforts of Christians to introduce their faith to pagans in the British Isles. How did the efforts of the early Christian monks and clergymen of the British Isles helped to shape the institutions of Western Civilization? Use examples from the book and connect what you know of current culture to those examples.

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

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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