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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, The Voyage of Saint Brendan.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was announced to Brendan's party would come after seven years from the announcement by the fallen angels, according to the anonymous author?
(a) They would find themselves right back where they started.
(b) The party would find the Land of Promise of the Saints.
(c) God would take them to Paradise.
(d) They would finally take possession of the Pearl of Great Price.

3. Who was chosen by the monks to serve as abbot in Ceolfrith's absence, according to the anonymous author?
(a) Cuthbert.
(b) Hwaethberht.
(c) Sigfrith.
(d) Abbot Botulf.

4. How long did the person who met Brendan and his son claim they had been on the island without eating food or drink or taking any sleep?
(a) For a whole year.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 40 days.
(d) 7 days

5. What monastery construction on the north bank of Wear was funded by Benedict, according to Bede?
(a) Melrose.
(b) St. Peter's Monastery.
(c) Ripon.
(d) Northumbria.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what cause does Bede claim Benedict devoted himself after he traveled to Rome to visit the tombs of the Apostles?

2. From whom did Bede claim Benedict bought the unique collection during his fifth trip to Rome?

3. How many texts does D.H. Farmer report in the Introduction comprise "The Age of Bede"?

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

5. To where does the anonymous writer claim that Brendan traveled after he took a series of three day fasts that lasted 40 days?

(see the answer key)

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