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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. What does Farmer claim to be the document that the earliest monk wrote?
(a) "The Life of Wilfrid".
(b) "The Life of Cuthbert".
(c) "The Lives of the Abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow".
(d) "The Navigatio".

2. Who does Farmer claim enabled Wilfred to travel to visit other churches through Europe?
(a) Dalfinus.
(b) Alhfrith.
(c) Enfleda, Queen of Northumbria.
(d) Bishop Colman.

3. What did Bede report Benedict brought back to Britain after his third trip to Rome?
(a) A cantor named John who introduced the order of chanting and singing the Psalms to Britain.
(b) Scholars who were trained in the interpretation of Scripture.
(c) A large number of books on all branches of sacred knowledge.
(d) Icons from the tombs of saints to aid in the performance of miracles.

4. Why was Cuthbert inspired to rise from his sickbed in Chapter 8, according to Bede?
(a) Because he desired to be an inspiration to those in need.
(b) Because he knew that God had certainly heard the prayers of the monks praying for him.
(c) Because he did not want to neglect the responsibility God had put before him.
(d) Because he knew that God would provide him strength to carry out ministry.

5. What official does Farmer report presided over the community of monks?
(a) The Pope.
(b) The regional bishop.
(c) The Cardinals.
(d) A local abbot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bede claim Cuthbert did to convert water to wine as he stayed at a convent in Tyne?

2. Why did a demon leave the wife of Sheriff Hildmer as he and Cuthbert approached his home, according to Bede?

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 donated the land for Benedict to build a monastery in Northumbria, according to Bede?

5. Who was finally found to travel to St. Peter's with Wilfrid, according to Stephanus?

(see the answer key)

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