3. What does Perkin say he found in Godric's hair when he cleans him up for Christmas mass?
(a) Mouse droppings and a spider's nest.
(b) A bird's nest and two caterpillars.
(c) A casserole of food.
(d) A key and some moss.

4. What does Godric call the notion that the dead will live again?
(a) Holy faith.
(b) An unlikely scenario.
(c) Morbid.
(d) Nonsense.

5. Who says, "Be fools for Christ."?
(a) Mary Magdalene.
(b) The Apostle Paul.
(c) John the Baptist.
(d) Judas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aedwen, in one of her sick stupors, thinks she remembers that the pilgrim Maud had an _____.

2. Who says to Godric that life is like porridge?

3. Who suggests that Godric come to Durham with him and go to school?

4. What is the name of Jerusalem's port where King Baldwin wishes to be taken by Roger Mouse and Godric?

5. Godric built a little church of wood for ______ near the Wear.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Godric say of faith, hope, and charity? Why does he say this?

2. How does Elric justify his sparse lifestyle?

3. When Reginald is writing in his book about Godric's service with Falkes de Granvill, how does he judge the noble lord as Godric tells his story? How does this reflect Reginald's belief that all men are essentially good?

4. Describe the antics of the choirboys at the church where Godric works.

5. How does Godric perceive his acts in the service of Falkes de Granvill after his conversation with Hedwic?

6. How does Godric really feel about the sacrifices he has made for God as a hermit?

7. How does Perkin help Godric select his tomb?

8. What does Godric bid his feet to do and why?

9. What does Reginald say of Godric's newly-acquired ability to read and write?

10. What is Godric's description of Perkin?

(see the answer keys)

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