The Age of Bede Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

To what cause does Bede claim Benedict devoted himself after he traveled to Rome to visit the tombs of the Apostles? (from Chapter 3, Bede, Lives of the Abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow)

To the interpretation and preaching of the Gospel.

Making known the forms of church life he witnessed in Rome.

To the translation and writing of scripture.

To training priestly aspirants to what is now known as the "Benedictine Order".

2.

Who does Stephanus claim taught Wilfrid the rules of Easter while he was in this city? (from Chapter 2, Eddius Stephanus: Life of Wilfred)

Bishop Colman.

Archbishop Dalfinus.

Bishop Baducing.

Archbishop Dalfinus.

3.

How many monks did the anonymous author report Ceolfrith took with him to complete the new construction that King Egfrith sponsored? (from Chapter 4, The Anonymous History of Abbot Ceolfrith)

12.

22.

222.

122.

4.

Upon their second meeting of the creatures who were fallen angels, what was announced to Brendan and his party, according to the anonymous author? (from Chapter 5, The Voyage of Saint Brendan)

God would take them safely home.

Their voyage was nearly over.

Brendan and his party would spend a year at four different places that were to represent the four seasons of the year.

Brendan and his party would come to what appeared to be a rocky island, but was not.

5.

When does the anonymous author record Brendan's traveling party landed on the island? (from Chapter 5, The Voyage of Saint Brendan)

Easter Sunday.

Maundy Thursday.

Good Friday.

Christmas day.

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