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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what place does Peregrine Small die?

2. What does Aedwen give to Godric for his trip when he leaves home?

3. Who is the Newcastle shipwright that Roger Mouse gets his initial boat from?

4. Who does Godric think of as the Wear threatens to flood?

5. What is the name of the order of monks that Reginald comes from?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Tom Ball bless Godric when he leaves home?

2. How does Godric mark the appearance of Spring?

3. Why does Godric believe that Burcwen really loves William?

4. Why does Cuthbert call Godric "the sparrow's friend"?

5. How does Godric describe his own supposed hermit status?

6. Where does Godric buy cheap hair and why?

7. How does Godric feel about Roger Mouse?

8. Whose bones are the bones of Rome, according to Godric, and why?

9. Describe the holy isle of Farne.

10. How does Godric describe Deric to Burcwen and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the transformation of Godric from rogue to holy hermit. What affect does Godric's sins take on him? What causes him to reassess his life?

Essay Topic 2

How is Godric received when he finally goes back home? How long has he been gone? What has changed? How does Burcwen feel about him? About his brother William? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the relationship between Godric and Perkin. Is he one of the five friends mentioned in the beginning of the book? Why or why not? What happens to Perkin?

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