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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. Why does Farmer credit this institution with the spread of monasteries in Ireland?
(a) When a family would convert to Christianity, it would remain together as a group and convert their homes into monasteries.
(b) The government would raise taxes to support the construction of monasteries.
(c) Nobles would provide land and funding for construction of monasteries.
(d) Clergy would evangelize pagans who would give to support the construction of monasteries.

2. To what abbey does Bede report Benedict named Eosterwine?
(a) Wearmouth.
(b) Jarrow.
(c) Melrose.
(d) Ripon.

3. What was the first miracle that Bede reports that Cuthbert performed?
(a) He healed a sick boy near death.
(b) He healed himself of a lame leg.
(c) He brought a sheriff's wife back to life.
(d) He calmed a wind that had nearly blown rafts carrying monks to sea with his prayers.

4. What illness does Bede report came to Benedict shortly after Sigfrith became abbot of Wearmouth?
(a) The plague.
(b) He suffered creeping paralysis.
(c) He was taken by consumption.
(d) Leprosy.

5. Over what issue did Wilfrid debate Bishop Colman according to Stephanus?
(a) The importance of miracles in identifying saints.
(b) The specific day upon which to celebrate Easter.
(c) The parallels between Yom Kippur and Christmas.
(d) The role of icons in affirming faith.

Short Answer Questions

1. The saints who are detailed in "The Age of Bede" lived in what two centuries according to Farmer?

2. In what literary form does Farmer claim Bede's "Life of Cuthbert" is written?

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 does Bede claim first chastised Cuthbert for his idleness and his indulgences?

5. According to Farmer, each of the saints profiled in "The Age of Bede" were pioneers of what important church institutions?

(see the answer key)

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