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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. Who does Godric think of as the Wear threatens to flood?

3. What is the name of the order of monks that Reginald comes from?

4. What is Henry Second called?

5. What has Godric built that he wades up to as the Wear is surging and rolling to flood?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does William compensate for the loss of Burcwen's attention when she saves Godric?

3. Describe the pictish king.

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

5. How does Godric feel about Roger Mouse?

6. How does Godric describe Deric to Burcwen and why?

7. What is Godric's purpose for going to Farne?

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

9. What happens after Godric kisses the leper?

10. How does Tom Ball bless Godric when he leaves home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is Godric received when he finally goes back home? How long has he been gone? What has changed? How does Burcwen feel about him? About his brother William? Why?

Essay Topic 2

How does Godric meet the hermit, Elric? What is Elric's general demeanor? What does Godric learn from and about Elric?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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