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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Bede, Lives of the Abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what cause does Bede claim Benedict devoted himself after he traveled to Rome to visit the tombs of the Apostles?
(a) Making known the forms of church life he witnessed in Rome.
(b) To the interpretation and preaching of the Gospel.
(c) To the translation and writing of scripture.
(d) To training priestly aspirants to what is now known as the "Benedictine Order".

2. What were two things that Bede said he avoided in the prologue?
(a) Criticism and pessimism.
(b) Judgementalism and piety.
(c) Doctrine and legalism.
(d) Ambiguity and hair-splitting.

3. Who did Bede report reviewed and revised his work?
(a) Wilfrid.
(b) The Priest Herefrith.
(c) Benedict.
(d) Ceolfrith.

4. What monastery construction on the north bank of Wear was funded by Benedict, according to Bede?
(a) Melrose.
(b) Ripon.
(c) St. Peter's Monastery.
(d) Northumbria.

5. What does Bede report came of King Egfrid during Benedict's journey?
(a) Egfrid contracted leprosy.
(b) Egfrid began distributing his wealth to heirs.
(c) Egfrid came under siege.
(d) Egfrid was slain.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many Latin manuscripts of this document does Farmer claim still exists?

3. To what abbey does Bede report Benedict named Eosterwine?

4. What official does Farmer report presided over the community of monks?

5. Why did Bede address his prologue to its named recipient?

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