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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. How did the anonymous author claim that Ceolfrith came to study for the priesthood?
(a) He was appointed by Abbot Botulf.
(b) He was appointed by his brother Cynefrith.
(c) He was appointed by his Bishop Wilford.
(d) He was appointed by his cousin Tunbert.

2. Where did Stephanus report Wilfrid first settled after being chased from his see?
(a) Friesland.
(b) Wearmouth.
(c) Lichfield.
(d) Gaul.

3. Which duke of Theodoric petitioned the king over the land Wilfrid where was preaching to have Wilfrid sent to him dead or alive, according to Stephanus?
(a) Winfrid.
(b) Ebroin.
(c) Agatho.
(d) Oertarut.

4. After the death of Benedict, how many years does the anonymous author credit Ceolfrith with presiding over both monasteries simultaneously?
(a) 27.
(b) 16.
(c) 12.
(d) 8.

5. Where was the monastery that the anonymous author report Ceolfrith joined?
(a) Wearmouth.
(b) Gilling.
(c) Jarrow.
(d) Melrose.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose death was Ceolfrith compared in the letter from Rome?

2. What was the result of the prayers Cuthbert led while he and two brethren were stranded during a sea voyage without provisions?

3. Where does Stephanus claim peace was achieved between Wilfrid and his enemies?

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

5. How was Cuthbert's Friday fast broken on one occasion at the vesper's hour according to Bede?

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