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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. To get his proposal approved, what characteristic of Rhisiart does Father Huw tell Prior Robert to appeal to?

2. What is Prior Robert's tone of voice when he talks about acquiring a relic for the abbey?

3. Who disputes Prior Robert's accusation, stating that Rhisiart may have been obstructing the plans of others?

4. What does Brother Cadfael notice about the ground beside Rhisiart's body?

5. For what reason does Prior Robert think that Rhisiart didn't come to their meeting to work out their differences?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Father Huw's views on the approval of Prior Robert's proposal by Bishop David and Prince Owain and the approval of the townspeople?

2. What do Rhisiart and the townspeople believe about Prior Robert's proposal and how does Prior Robert respond?

3. How does Brother Jerome's dream of Winifred benefit Brother Columbanus?

4. When Rhisiart doesn't come to the dinner meeting to work out the differences with Prior Robert, what does Prior Robert believe about him?

5. What is Brother Cadfael's explanation about holy men when Bened expresses confusion about who may have killed Rhisiart?

6. How does Brother Jerome's dream about St. Winifred affect Prior Robert?

7. What confuses Father Huw and the Welsh girl Brother Cadfael meets regarding Prior Robert's mission?

8. Contrast Brother Cadfael's and Brother John's devotion to Prior Robert with Brother Jerome's and Brother Columbanus' devotion to Prior Robert.

9. How does Sioned defy her culture's female stereotype at the scene of Rhisiart's murder?

10. What is the relationship between Engelard and Rhisiart?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses foreshadowing throughout A Morbid Taste for Bones: A Mediaeval Whodunnit. Give three examples of what you think are the most effective uses of foreshadowing in the story, and why you think these examples are the most effective. Include in your answer what these events foreshadow.

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

What clues or hints did the author provide that helped prepare you for the ending of the story? Did you think these clues were important as you read the story? Why or why not?

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