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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the mason who travels home from Rome with Godric and Aedwen?
(a) John Longue.
(b) Henry Longfellow.
(c) Randall Brigg.
(d) Ralph Brodo.

2. Which occupation in Godric's time worked with wax seal contracts and bargains?
(a) Counsellors.
(b) Knights.
(c) Notaries.
(d) Lawyers.

3. With what substance does Falkes de Granvill paint his eyebrows?
(a) Cinnamon bark.
(b) Charcoal.
(c) Micah.
(d) Ochre.

4. What is the title of Ranulf Flambard?
(a) Duke.
(b) Regent.
(c) Chancellor.
(d) Baron.

5. What color are the sails on the Saint Esprit?
(a) Blue.
(b) White.
(c) Parchment.
(d) Red.

6. According to Godric, Tom Ball sweats like a _____.
(a) Pig.
(b) Snake.
(c) Cow.
(d) Horse.

7. Who is Godric afraid will be a threat to his sister at sea if she goes with him when he leaves home again?
(a) Venetian rogues.
(b) Tuscan raiders.
(c) Roger Mouse.
(d) Pirates.

8. What does Reginald call Godric?
(a) King.
(b) Emperor.
(c) Father.
(d) Bishop.

9. What do Godric and Roger Mouse stow on their boat besides hides and fish?
(a) Pilgrims.
(b) Slaves.
(c) Spices.
(d) Gold.

10. What does Burcwen threaten to do if Godric doesn't let her go with him?
(a) Hang herself.
(b) Stalk him anyway.
(c) Burn the house down.
(d) Sell her livestock.

11. What does Godric liken Gillian's laughter to?
(a) A babbling brook.
(b) A waterfall.
(c) Sun bouncing through dew drops.
(d) A silver bell.

12. What does Godric hear Roger Mouse cry as Spring comes?
(a) "Eat and dance!"
(b) "Be merry!"
(c) "Live! Live!"
(d) "Opportunites abound!"

13. What is a name that Burcwen alone calls William?
(a) Wilbert.
(b) Friend.
(c) Brother.
(d) Blabberwill.

14. Who is the only person who weeps when Godric leaves home?
(a) Aedlward.
(b) Burcwen.
(c) Aedwen.
(d) William.

15. Where does Godric's snake, Tune, sleep?
(a) In a jar.
(b) In a cigar box.
(c) Under the bed.
(d) Under the rug.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Jew turns Christian in the book?

2. Reginald comments on Godric's great _____ as Godric protests Reginald's exaltation of him.

3. What animal does Godric see in the woods on the way home from Rome?

4. What does Reginald believe is the meaning of the name "Aedlward"?

5. The pictish king is sitting on a rock picking his teeth with the bone of a _____ when Ailred meets him.

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