The Age of Bede Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What skill was brought from France to Britain as a result of the construction of the monastery in Northumbria, according to Bede? (from Chapter 3, Bede, Lives of the Abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow)

Block and tackle for the movement of large stones.

Glassmaking.

Stone cutting.

Metalworking.

2.

What does Bede trace as Eosterwine's relationship to Benedict? (from Chapter 3, Bede, Lives of the Abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow)

They were in-laws.

They were cousins.

They were theological rivals.

They were brothers.

3.

After the guide brought them to a vast hall with couches and water to wash their feet, what does the anonymous writer report that Brendan said? (from Chapter 5, The Voyage of Saint Brendan)

"Be on your guard, brethren, lest Satan lead you into temptation . . ."

"Thank God from whom all good things flow . . ."

"God has provided for our needs . . ."

"Do not let your desire for the physical overcome your need for the Holy . . ."

4.

Where did Stephanus report Wilfrid first settled after being chased from his see? (from Chapter 2, Eddius Stephanus: Life of Wilfred)

Wearmouth.

Gaul.

Lichfield.

Friesland.

5.

Who was the wicked queen who Stephanus wrote persecuted the church and martyred nine bishops? (from Chapter 2, Eddius Stephanus: Life of Wilfred)

Erconbehrt.

Baldlhild.

Eanfled.

Iurminburgh.

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