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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. Which Old Testament prophet does Bede first quote in the first paragraph of Chapter One?
(a) Daniel.
(b) Jeremiah.
(c) Elisha.
(d) Elijah.

2. Who does Bede report gave Cuthbert a cure for a tumor on his knee?
(a) An angel dressed in white riding a horse.
(b) Three strangers who were travelling through his town.
(c) The village doctor.
(d) An angel carrying a gold trumpet.

3. What does Bede claim came of the person to whom Cuthbert prophesied his death?
(a) He passed the story of Cuthbert's death to Bede.
(b) He died at the same time as Cuthbert.
(c) He was made abbot of lindisfarne.
(d) Cuthbert blessed him and he lived many years after receiving the prophesy.

4. Over what issue did Wilfrid debate Bishop Colman according to Stephanus?
(a) The role of icons in affirming faith.
(b) The specific day upon which to celebrate Easter.
(c) The parallels between Yom Kippur and Christmas.
(d) The importance of miracles in identifying saints.

5. What was Wilfrid's destination when he left his home, according to Stephanus?
(a) King Oswiu's queen, Eanfled, to whom he was recommended by noblemen he served in his father's house.
(b) Archbishop Dalfinus who hoped to adopt him as a son.
(c) The home of Biscop Baducing.
(d) The home of King Erconberht of Kent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Psalm did the monks from St. Peter's sing to Ceolfrith as he left on his pilgrimage, according to the anonymous author?

2. How old was Wilfrid when Stephanus reported he left home to seek the kingdom of Heaven?

3. What miracle did Cuthbert perform when he brought the Holy Ghost to a village that could only provide tents for him and his retinue?

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

5. At what age does the anonymous author of Ceolfrith's history claim he became a monk?

(see the answer key)

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