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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. The day after Bened brings news of Gwytherin to Brother Cadfael, in addition to Prior Robert, whom else does he greet?

2. Who understands Dame Branwen's condition and wants to help her?

3. To what does Brother Cadfael tell Sioned to personally invite Peredur?

4. With whom does Peredur walk in the procession to St. Winifred's chapel?

5. Who is going to help Brother John escape before Brother John can be arrested?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Peredur's confession at Rhisiart's funeral?

2. How do Father Huw, Brother Richard, Brother Jerome, and Brother Columbanus fare with Brother Cadfael's plan to trap Rhisiart's murderer?

3. Describe the behavior of Dame Branwen, Peredur's mother, as Brother Cadfael sees her when Father Huw asks him to help.

4. How does Brother Cadfael capitalize on the people's faith and belief in miracles when he conceals Brother Columbanus' death?

5. What is the dilemma faced by Brother Cadfael regarding Brother Columbanus being found guilty or not guilty of murdering Rhisiart?

6. What is Brother Cadfael's plan to trap Rhisiart's murderer while the vigil is held at St. Winifred's grave?

7. How does Brother Cadfael explain miracles?

8. How does Dame Branwen's behavior help build suspicion against Brother Columbanus?

9. How do Brother Cadfael and Sioned test Brother Columbanus to determine if he killed Rhisiart?

10. What does Brother Cadfael believe about St. Winifred when Sioned tells him why she deviated from the plan to get Brother Columbanus to confess to her father's murder?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

What is stronger in A Morbid Taste for Bones: A Mediaeval Whodunnit--plot development or character development? Why? Give examples from the story to explain your answer. Do you think the author did this intentionally? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Write about a group of the following concepts as they relate to A Morbid Taste for Bones: A Mediaeval Whodunnit. Give examples from the story to support your answer.

1) morals, ethics

2) logic, faith, and beliefs

3) leaders, followers, and devotion.

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