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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Farmer claim to be the name of the author of the "Navigatio"?
(a) Eddius Stephanus.
(b) Bede.
(c) Brendan.
(d) Unknown.

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

3. Who did Bede report reviewed and revised his work?
(a) Benedict.
(b) Ceolfrith.
(c) Wilfrid.
(d) The Priest Herefrith.

4. To what book does Bede refer for support of other angels who rode on horseback?
(a) The history of the Maccabees.
(b) The Navigato.
(c) Genesis.
(d) The Psalms.

5. Who granted Wilfrid to preach in his first destination after being chased from his see?
(a) King Aldgisi.
(b) King Dagobert.
(c) King Perctarit.
(d) King Ecgfrith.

6. What institution does Farmer suggest was responsible for the growth of monasteries in Ireland?
(a) The government.
(b) The Clergy.
(c) The Nobility.
(d) The family.

7. As Cuthbert was traveling with a boy during a preaching tour in Chapter 12, how did Bede report that Cuthbert prophesied their food would be provided?
(a) By two otters.
(b) By a fawn.
(c) By a dog.
(d) By an eagle.

8. What effect did abbots in Ireland have on the influence of bishops, according to Farmer?
(a) They diminished the influence of bishops.
(b) They had no affect on the bishops.
(c) They strengthened the bishops by collecting indulgences for them.
(d) The provided the channels for bishops to influence the population.

9. What was the quote from the Psalms that Bede used to support God's hand in the event?
(a) "I have directed you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in upright paths."
(b) "A wise son accepts his father's discipline, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke."
(c) "When you walk about they will guide you; When you sleep, they will watch over you."
(d) "Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings Thou has perfected praise."

10. Farmer asserts that the "Navigatio" is a fascinating mixture of what?
(a) Intrigue, sound doctrine, and drama.
(b) Fact, fantasy, and literary borrowing.
(c) History, fact, and economic theory.
(d) Fantasy, doctrine, and mystery.

11. Who does Stephanus claim taught Wilfrid the rules of Easter while he was in this city?
(a) Bishop Baducing.
(b) Bishop Colman.
(c) Archbishop Dalfinus.
(d) Archbishop Dalfinus.

12. Which document by Bede, according to Farmer, acts as a biography and a local history?
(a) "Lives of the Abbots."
(b) "The Life of Wilfrid."
(c) "The Life of Cuthbert."
(d) "The History of Abbot Ceolfrith."

13. 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 used the expansion of the kingdom to claim more lands for the church.
(c) Wilfrid was recognized by Rome as a powerful Bishop of England.
(d) Wilfrid became wealthier from the expansion of the kingdom and used his wealth to buy support from Rome.

14. What were Brendan's most important monasteries, according to Farmer?
(a) Northumbria, Whitby, Inishadroum, and Jarrow.
(b) Annadown, Christendom, Confert, and Melrose.
(c) Wearmouth, Jarrow, Lindisfarne, and Melrose.
(d) Clonfert, Annadown, Inishadroum, and Ardfert.

15. What were the reasons that Stephanus gave for Wilfrid deciding to bring a dead child back to life in the village of On Tiddanufri?
(a) Wilfrid knew that such a miracle would bring many pagans to Christ.
(b) Wilfrid sought to use the miracle to affirm the power of Christ in the village that was back sliding.
(c) Wilfrid had no doubt about the power of Christ and was impressed by the faith of the mother.
(d) Wilfrid used the miracle to frighten off pagans who were gathering to kill him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Stephanus claim was the King's response to the request that Wilfrid be sent to the duke?

3. What miracle did Cuthbert perform when he brought the Holy Ghost to a village that could only provide tents for him and his retinue?

4. What term does Farmer use to identify a community of monks?

5. In what city did Stephanus report Wilfrid's traveling companion leave him after they started their journey to St. Peter's?

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