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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. How does Brother Cadfael feel, now that the situation with Brother Columbanus and St. Winifred has been concluded?
2. What did Sioned and Engelard name their son?
3. What is strange about the contents of the bottle of poppy seed syrup with which Brother Cadfael wants to treat Dame Branwen?
4. What is the topic of discussion at the meeting Brother Cadfael goes to after leaving Father Huw?
5. What is the purpose of Bened's trip to Walsingham?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Brother Cadfael capitalize on the people's faith and belief in miracles when he conceals Brother Columbanus' death?
2. What is Peredur's confession at Rhisiart's funeral?
3. What does Brother Cadfael do to manage Prior Robert when Bened tells of the miracles occurring at St. Winifred's former grave?
4. What does Brother Columbanus claim that St. Winifred told him in a dream?
5. How does Brother Cadfael explain miracles?
6. What is Annest's concern about Brother John and how is her concern dealt with?
7. How do Father Huw, Brother Richard, Brother Jerome, and Brother Columbanus fare with Brother Cadfael's plan to trap Rhisiart's murderer?
8. Contrast Brother Cadfael's thoughts about St. Winifred and Prince Cradoc with those of the community regarding St. Winifred and Prince Cradoc.
9. Contrast Brother Cadfael's opinion of women with the medieval opinion of women, as represented by Father Huw.
10. How do Brother Cadfael and Sioned test Brother Columbanus to determine if he killed Rhisiart?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In A Morbid Taste for Bones: A Mediaeval Whodunnit, Brother Jerome and Brother Columbanus both have dreams. Compare and contrast their dreams. What are their dreams about? Do the dreams provide any hints or clues of events that take place later in the story? What is the author's purpose in including the dreams in the story?
Essay Topic 2
Brother Cadfael needs to use quite a bit of reasoning to solve the mystery of Rhisiart's death. Explain the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning. Which did Brother Cadfael use more frequently, inductive or deductive reasoning? In which situations did he use this form of reasoning? As you formulate your answer, think of these terms: clues, inference, logic, and evidence.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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