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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. What did Bede report Benedict brought back to Britain after his third trip to Rome?
2. How many monks did the anonymous author report Ceolfrith left behind at his monasteries?
3. How long does the Anonymous writer claim Brendan and his party traveled before they ran out of food after they left the destination to which they traveled after the 40 days of fasting?
4. What apostle and New Testament book does the anonymous author on the history of Ceolfrith cite as his inspiration for writing the book.
5. To where had Bredan's son fled to live the life of a hermit with other monks, according to the story recorded by the anonymous author?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did Ceolfrith's training under Abbot Botulf influence his life as a church leader, according to the anonymous author?
2. Who does the anonymous author claim chose Ceolfrith to become a priest?
3. 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?
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. For what does the anonymous writer claim that Brendan was renowned?
6. How did the abbot at Wearmouth die while Benedict was on a pilgrimage to Rome according to Bede?
7. Who did Bede record the monks at Wearmouth had chosen as the replacement for the abbot chosen by Benedict?
8. In what practice did Ceolfrith train new monks and priests, according to the anonymous writer?
9. Who does Bede note that Benedict chose as abbot for the new monastery he built at Jarrow?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
"The Voyage of St. Brendan" has a significantly different tone than do the other accounts from the books in "The Age of Bede." Identify the nature of that difference and, using D.H. Farmer's introduction, support the reasons for those differences from that text.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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