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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. What sign does Stephanus claim that God used to indicate that Wilfrid would serve him in the future?
(a) Birds gathered to sing praises to God as Wilfrid was born.
(b) A fiery demon was chased from his village by a torrent provided by God.
(c) An angel disguised as a horseman helped with Wilfrid's delivery.
(d) The house where he was being born caught fire but was not consumed.

2. What was Wilfrid's destination when he left his home, according to Stephanus?
(a) The home of Biscop Baducing.
(b) King Oswiu's queen, Eanfled, to whom he was recommended by noblemen he served in his father's house.
(c) Archbishop Dalfinus who hoped to adopt him as a son.
(d) The home of King Erconberht of Kent.

3. How many years does Farmer claim had passed before the biography of Brendan had first appeared?
(a) About 200.
(b) About 120.
(c) About 210.
(d) About 20.

4. Who does Bede claim first chastised Cuthbert for his idleness and his indulgences?
(a) His maternal grandfather.
(b) A three-year-old child.
(c) A solemn old man.
(d) A neighbor who caught him in a prank.

5. What came of a phantom fire that came upon a village while Bede reports that Cuthbert was teaching on the distractions of the devil?
(a) They disappeared into thin air as Cuthbert prayed.
(b) God brought a torrent of rain that extinguished the phantom.
(c) Strong winds blew the fires away as soon as Cuthbert prayed for deliverance.
(d) An angel extinguished the flames with a mighty blow of his trumpet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the anonymous author report occurred to Ceolfrith on the day he reached Langres on September 25?

2. To what book does Bede refer for support of other angels who rode on horseback?

3. How long did Eosterwine serve as abbot over Wearmouth, according to Bede?

4. From what royal family does Bede claim Benedict descended?

5. Who does Bede report gave Cuthbert a cure for a tumor on his knee?

(see the answer key)

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