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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. On what date does the anonymous author report Ceolfrith boarded a ship to cross the sea to Gaul?
(a) July 4.
(b) July 14.
(c) August 12.
(d) June 4.

2. Who does Stephanus report led a synod which was actually a trap to take the properties that were under Wilfrid's authority?
(a) Archdeacon Boniface.
(b) Bishop Colman.
(c) Pope Agatho.
(d) Archbishop Berhtwald.

3. What does Bede claim Cuthbert did to convert water to wine as he stayed at a convent in Tyne?
(a) He performed a wedding and asked for God's provisions over the reception.
(b) He spent a night's prayer vigil in a nearby lake.
(c) He drank the water from a cup.
(d) He dipped the hem of his garment in a cask of water.

4. To whom was the letter addressed?
(a) Hwaetberht.
(b) Eosterwine.
(c) Sigfrith.
(d) Cuthbert.

5. What does Stephanus claim was the King's response to the request that Wilfrid be sent to the duke?
(a) The king ignored the request.
(b) He sent back a message that he had already executed Wilfrid to buy him time to escape.
(c) He tore up the scroll upon which the request was written in the audience of his court.
(d) He promptly captured Wilfrid and sent him back to the petitioner, but God spared Wilfrid the condemnation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the anonymous author credit with providing master builders for the monastery that Ceolfrith helped to build?

2. Where did Stephanus report Wilfrid first settled after being chased from his see?

3. Who does Stephanus claim introduced Wilfrid to the Pope?

4. Who does Stephanus claim taught Wilfrid the rules of Easter while he was in this city?

5. According to Stephanus, how did the expansion of the Kingdom that Wilfrid advised expand his authority as Bishop?

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