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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. How long does Prior Robert tell the men to stay at St. Winifred's chapel?
2. Who does Prior Robert assign to care for Brother Columbanus after Brother Columbanus suffers his "falling sickness"?
3. What does Brother Cadfael realize when Prior Robert tries to bribe Rhisiart to get him to approve his proposal?
4. After Prior Robert talks about the importance of acquiring a relic for the abbey, why do the brothers run outside?
5. Because the prince has gone south and the sheriff and bailiff are tending to business while he is gone, what won't they have time to do?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the expectation of the Welsh people of Gwytherin regarding murder?
2. How does Brother Cadfael demonstrate his cleverness when speaking to Abbot Heribert about the expedition to obtain St. Winifred's bones?
3. What confuses Father Huw and the Welsh girl Brother Cadfael meets regarding Prior Robert's mission?
4. How do Rhisiart and Sioned treat each other, especially regarding marriage?
5. How does Prior Robert try to avoid a debate with Father Huw regarding Prior Robert's proposal?
6. What does Brother Cadfael confide to Cal regarding the transfer of St. Winifred to Shrewsbury?
7. How does Brother Jerome's dream about St. Winifred affect Prior Robert?
8. What do we learn about Prior Robert from his behavior toward the townspeople of Gwytherin as he tries to get his proposal approved?
9. After Prior Robert discusses acquiring a relic, how do the monks care for Brother Columbanus when he has an episode of "falling sickness"?
10. At the end of Chapter 4, after Rhisiart's death, who are the suspects and why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Brother Cadfael needs to use quite a bit of reasoning to solve the mystery of Rhisiart's death. Explain the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning. Which did Brother Cadfael use more frequently, inductive or deductive reasoning? In which situations did he use this form of reasoning? As you formulate your answer, think of these terms: clues, inference, logic, and evidence.
Essay Topic 2
What is a "whodunnit"? Explain why A Morbid Taste for Bones: A Mediaeval Whodunnit falls under the genre of mystery. If you believe it's more appropriate for a different genre, please state which genre, explain, and support your answer with evidence from the novel. Could the story be classified as a sub-genre of mystery? If so, what type? Give examples from the novel to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Although A Morbid Taste for Bones: A Mediaeval Whodunnit takes place in the 12th century, there are topics described in the story that are still relevant today. Describe a conflict, theme, or issue from A Morbid Taste for Bones: A Mediaeval Whodunnit that is common to all people. Give examples from the story and current events to support your answer.
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