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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Anonymous History of Abbot Ceolfrith.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the body of Cuthbert buried, according to Bede's record?
(a) In the pasture that he kept during his time as a hermit.
(b) At the bottom of the lake where he kept many prayer vigils.
(c) In the catacombs of Wearmouth monastery.
(d) In a stone coffin on the right side of the altar in the church of the Blessed Apostle Peter.

2. What miracle did Cuthbert perform when he brought the Holy Ghost to a village that could only provide tents for him and his retinue?
(a) He fed the village a healthy stew made from nothing but a pot of water and three round stones.
(b) He healed a blind man who shared his bread with them.
(c) He received wood from birds and animals to provide for a fire.
(d) With prayer he cured a boy that was dying.

3. What did some of the monks who buried Ceolfrith take to Rome on his behalf, according to the anonymous author?
(a) A letter to the pope requesting more books of learning for the church.
(b) A painting of Ceolfrith made just prior to his death.
(c) Icons of Ceolfrith to be kept with other holy icons.
(d) A Bible translated from Hebrew and Greek originals according to the interpretation of Priest Jerome.

4. Why did a demon leave the wife of Sheriff Hildmer as he and Cuthbert approached his home, according to Bede?
(a) Because Cuthbert had prayed that God would remove the demon before the Sheriff had returned to his home.
(b) Because the demon realized that God would come at Cuthbert's call.
(c) The angels that always walked ahead of Cuthbert battled the angels as the wife of the sheriff slept.
(d) The demon could not stand the approaching of the Holy Spirit that resided in Cuthbert.

5. To what biblical story does Stephanus compare the event that preceded the battle between Wilfrid's party and the pagans?
(a) The story of Gideon.
(b) The story of the Israelites taking the Holy land from the Philistines.
(c) The story of David and Goliath.
(d) The story of Caleb taking his mountain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sign does Stephanus claim that God used to indicate that Wilfrid would serve him in the future?

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 were the reasons that Stephanus gave for Wilfrid deciding to bring a dead child back to life in the village of On Tiddanufri?

4. What text does Bede report that Boisil recommended to Cuthbert?

5. What did Bede claim to be Cuthbert's preoccupation when he was still eight years old?

(see the answer key)

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