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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. Reginald believes that Godric means _____.

2. Godric decides that Roger Mouse's sins smacked less of evil than of _____.

3. Were doe Aedwen and Godric ship out from on their way to Rome?

4. Legend has it that _____ drained the old Wash to plow and had buried treasure there.

5. Godric says his wealth piled up like _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Godric believe that the hands of Reginald's order of monks are soft?

2. What is the relationship between Burcwen and William like at first?

3. How does Godric feel about Roger Mouse?

4. Whose bones are the bones of Rome, according to Godric, and why?

5. How is Roger Mouse able to swindle his ship from Curran?

6. Why does Godric omit telling Burcwen, or anyone for that matter, about his encounter with Gillian?

7. What does Godric say is King William Redhead's business with the people and how does Flambard help him?

8. How does Godric describe Burcwen?

9. Why does Godric believe that Burcwen really loves William?

10. How does Godric question his reasons for deciding to go to Rome with his mother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the transformation of Godric from rogue to holy hermit. What affect does Godric's sins take on him? What causes him to reassess his life?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Godric's encounter with Bishop Flambard at the school where he works. What is the conflict with their values? Why does Bishop Flambard criticize Godric?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Reginald seek Godric's blessing in the writing of his book? What is Godric's reaction to Reginald's telling of his story?

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