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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Eddius Stephanus: Life of Wilfred.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Wilfrid's destination when he left his home, according to Stephanus?
(a) The home of King Erconberht of Kent.
(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 Biscop Baducing.

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

3. 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) Clergy would evangelize pagans who would give to support the construction of monasteries.
(c) Nobles would provide land and funding for construction of monasteries.
(d) The government would raise taxes to support the construction of monasteries.

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

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) An angel extinguished the flames with a mighty blow of his trumpet.
(b) God brought a torrent of rain that extinguished the phantom.
(c) They disappeared into thin air as Cuthbert prayed.
(d) Strong winds blew the fires away as soon as Cuthbert prayed for deliverance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were two things that Bede said he avoided in the prologue?

2. What principal apostle of Ireland does Farmer claim encouraged monasticism for men and women?

3. Where is the body of Cuthbert buried, according to Bede's record?

4. Who does Stephanus claim taught Wilfrid the rules of Easter while he was in this city?

5. What effect did abbots in Ireland have on the influence of bishops, according to Farmer?

(see the answer key)

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