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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. According to Stephanus, how did the expansion of the Kingdom that Wilfrid advised expand his authority as Bishop?
(a) Wilfrid became bishop over the Saxons, British, Scots, and Picts.
(b) Wilfrid was recognized by Rome as a powerful Bishop of England.
(c) Wilfrid used the expansion of the kingdom to claim more lands for the church.
(d) Wilfrid became wealthier from the expansion of the kingdom and used his wealth to buy support from Rome.

2. Of what does Stephanus claim Wilfrid accused English bishops prior to his journey to Gaul?
(a) Being corrupt with indulgences.
(b) Being too strict with moral limits.
(c) Being too stiff in worship services.
(d) Being similar in ideology to Celts.

3. To what biblical story does Stephanus compare the event that preceded the battle between Wilfrid's party and the pagans?
(a) The story of David and Goliath.
(b) The story of the Israelites taking the Holy land from the Philistines.
(c) The story of Caleb taking his mountain.
(d) The story of Gideon.

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

5. Where does Stephanus claim peace was achieved between Wilfrid and his enemies?
(a) The Holy Synod.
(b) Friesland.
(c) The Synod of Nidd.
(d) Lichfield.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sign does Stephanus claim was sent to prove that God intended Wilfred to be a saint?

2. How did Cuthbert respond to converts who were falling away from the faith, according to Bede?

3. What does Farmer identify as the basic theme of the "Navigatio"?

4. How does Bede claim Christian converts profaned their faith in Chapter 9?

5. Who did Bede report reviewed and revised his work?

(see the answer key)

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