The Ecclesiastical History of the English People-First Read

Who are the main characters?

• King Edwin, Paulinus

• King Edwin, Paulinus, Coifi

• King Edwin, Paulinus, Coifi and Vulnerable Bede

Consecrated means

• dedicated to a religious leader or divine purpose

• small

• to present or explain

• an important document

What finally led Kind Edwin to embrace Christianity?

• Paulinus pointed out the gifts God already bestowed on the king and promised eternal life if the king converted.

• Paulinus placed his hand on the king's head and asked if he recognized his sign.

• King Edwin never converted.

• The King's wife convinced him.

Why did King Edwin ask Paulinus to call his council?

• He did not trust Paulinus.

• King Edwin should be first to profane the alter and the shrines of the idols.

• He wanted to give them the opportunity to be consecrated with him.

• He could not make a decision.

Who is Coifi and what was his response to King Edwin's conversion?

• Coifi disagreed with the coversion.

• Coifi made the ordeal about himself and bid King Edwin not to convert,

• Coifi is the chief of the priests. HIs response was to say that the old religion had never really offered any benefits to the king.

• Coifi replied, "let us not accept and delay."

What reasons do the king's councilmen give in favor of Christianity?

• They can gain financially from this new religion.

• The councilmen suggest that , if this unknown religion can offer more than their present life, they should embrace it.

• They will have peace with neighboring lands.

• Peace will be brought throughout their homes.

Why does Coifi go to Goodmanham and what does he do there What is symbolic about his choices?

• Coifi goes and gives offerings on behalf of Kind Edwin.

• He makes peace with the people and their gods.

• Coifi goes to spread the message of Christianity.

• He decides to destroy or "profane the alters and shrines of other idols.