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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. Where is the body of Cuthbert buried, according to Bede's record?
(a) In the pasture that he kept during his time as a hermit.
(b) At the bottom of the lake where he kept many prayer vigils.
(c) In the catacombs of Wearmouth monastery.
(d) In a stone coffin on the right side of the altar in the church of the Blessed Apostle Peter.

2. How does Bede claim Sigfrid came to be promoted from deacon to abbot after Eosterwine's left his abbey?
(a) He was appointed abbot by the remaining brethren at Wearmouth and by Ceolfrith.
(b) Benedict appointed him.
(c) The pope named him to the position.
(d) He was elected over Hwaetberht.

3. 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) The party would find the Land of Promise of the Saints.
(b) They would find themselves right back where they started.
(c) God would take them to Paradise.
(d) They would finally take possession of the Pearl of Great Price.

4. To whom was the letter addressed?
(a) Sigfrith.
(b) Hwaetberht.
(c) Eosterwine.
(d) Cuthbert.

5. Why does the anonymous author claim that King Egfrith donated the resources for building another church and monastery?
(a) For the redemption of his soul.
(b) To bring the blessings of God on his reign.
(c) To show appreciation to Ceolfrith for healing his wife.
(d) To set an example of the support his subjects should give to Christianity.

Short Answer Questions

1. After he listened to the chastisement, what does Bede report to be Cuthbert's response?

2. Who does Farmer report to be the earliest monk of the British Isles?

3. Which cleric does Farmer identify as coming from Northumbria and trained at Melrose?

4. Over what issue did Wilfrid debate Bishop Colman according to Stephanus?

5. How did Brendan's traveling party arrive at the next island?

(see the answer key)

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