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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. What is the purpose of Bened's trip to Walsingham?

2. What does Brother Columbanus do when the voice accuses him of killing Rhisiart?

3. What do Sioned and Brother Cadfael think Brother Columbanus might be trying to do after claiming to reveal the solution to Rhisiart's murder?

4. What does Bened tell Prior Robert about what is happening at the place that used to be St. Winifred's grave?

5. What are Sioned's servants carrying when they approach Prior Robert and the brothers?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Annest's concern about Brother John and how is her concern dealt with?

2. What is Brother Cadafel's plan to handle the situation involving St. Winifred's remains and Brother Columbanus' body?

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

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

5. Why should anyone who knows about Brother Cadfael's plan to handle St. Winifred's remains and Brother Columbanus' body not speak of it until the brothers have left Gwytherin?

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

7. What news does Bened relay to Brother Cadfael during Bened's pilgrimage to Walsingham?

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

9. Contrast Brother Cadfael's thoughts about St. Winifred and Prince Cradoc with those of the community regarding St. Winifred and Prince Cradoc.

10. What does Brother Cadfael believe about the miracles St. Winifred is creating at her true grave in Gwytherin?

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

How does the setting influence the events in the story? Give examples to explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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