1. Where is the body of Cuthbert buried, according to Bede's record?
(a) In the pasture that he kept during his time as a hermit.
(b) In a stone coffin on the right side of the altar in the church of the Blessed Apostle Peter.
(c) At the bottom of the lake where he kept many prayer vigils.
(d) In the catacombs of Wearmouth monastery.

2. Farmer asserts that the "Navigatio" is a fascinating mixture of what?
(a) Fact, fantasy, and literary borrowing.
(b) Intrigue, sound doctrine, and drama.
(c) Fantasy, doctrine, and mystery.
(d) History, fact, and economic theory.

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?
(a) He fed the village a healthy stew made from nothing but a pot of water and three round stones.
(b) He received wood from birds and animals to provide for a fire.
(c) With prayer he cured a boy that was dying.
(d) He healed a blind man who shared his bread with them.

4. What was Benedict's council to those who visited him while he suffered his illness, according to Bede?
(a) That they guard the monasteries at Wearmouth and Jarrow.
(b) That they devote themselves to fasting and prayer.
(c) That the ordinances he passed to them were not of his creation.
(d) That they study scripture regularly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As Cuthbert was traveling with a boy during a preaching tour in Chapter 12, how did Bede report that Cuthbert prophesied their food would be provided?

2. What were Brendan's most important monasteries, according to Farmer?

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

4. What kind of battles does Farmer report the church leaders in "The Age of Bede" fought?

5. Who granted Wilfrid to preach in his first destination after being chased from his see?

(see the answer key)

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