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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. After Brendan said he and his son landed the boat in which they took their trip, how long did they walk on the island before without reaching the furthest shore from their landing, according to the anonymous writer?

2. 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?

3. What was Benedict's council to those who visited him while he suffered his illness, according to Bede?

4. Who returned a letter of thanks for the gift the monks delivered to Rome according to the anonymous author?

5. Upon their second meeting of the creatures who were fallen angels, what was announced to Brendan and his party, according to the anonymous author?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why did Bede claim that Benedict passed on the land that King Oswiu awarded him as a thane of Oswiu's kingdom?

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

9. For what does the anonymous writer claim that Brendan was renowned?

10. When an island sailed away from Brendan's party, how did God explain the event to Brendan, according to the anonymous writer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

In his travels Ceolfrith dealt with several kings on the British Isles and in Europe. Choose two of these kings and detail the type of relationship Ceolfrith had with them. How did Ceolfrith's relationships with these kings benefit or hinder his ministry with the abbeys of Wearmouth and Jarrow.

Essay Topic 3

Benedict's plans for the monasteries helped to construct helped to bring innovations in both Christian and construction practices. Identify an innovation from each field that he introduced to England through the abbeys at Wearmouth and Jarrow.

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