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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 does the anonymous author report appeared before the traveling party after it had finished singing on its way back to its boat?
2. How many total years does the anonymous author report that Ceolfrith ruled separately over the monasteries of St. Peter and St. Paul?
3. What happened to Eosterwine during Benedict's fifth journey to Rome, according to Bede?
4. Who welcomed Ceolfrith in Gaul, according to the anonymous author?
5. What Psalm did the monks from St. Peter's sing to Ceolfrith as he left on his pilgrimage, according to the anonymous author?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. What challenge does the anonymous writer report came to Ceolfrith and Benedict after the plague claimed the lives of many monks and Abbot Eosterwine while they were on a pilgrimage to Rome?
3. Who does the anonymous author claim chose Ceolfrith to become a priest?
4. Why does the anonymous writer of "The History of Abbot Ceolfrith" claim he wrote the book?
5. When Benedict and Sigrith were confined to their beds due to illness, what responsibility does the anonymous writer report Benedict passed to Ceolfrith?
6. Who does Bede note that Benedict chose as abbot for the new monastery he built at Jarrow?
7. What action does the anonymous writer claim Ceolfrith took when he decided he was too old to be a good example to his followers?
8. 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?
9. Besides orthodox practices in Roman Catholicism, what does Bede credit Benedict with bringing back to England from his several pilgrimages to Rome?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Cuthbert, Wilfrid, and Benedict are three Church leaders who had great influence on the foundation of Christianity in Europe and the Western Hemisphere. Identify one achievement by each of this men that have had a long standing influence in the practice or doctrine of Western Christianity.
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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