1. When Reginald is writing in his book about Godric's service with Falkes de Granvill, how does he judge the noble lord as Godric tells his story? How does this reflect Reginald's belief that all men are essentially good?

2. What does Godric say of faith, hope, and charity? Why does he say this?

3. How does Godric's family find out where he is living when their house burns down?

4. What happened fifty years before when Ranulf Flambard brought Cuthbert's bones to Durham?

5. How does Godric forgive Aedlward for being a distant father?

6. What impression does King Baldwin have on Godric and Roger Mouse when they first meet him?

7. How is Elric, in all his rantings and his hermit lifestyle, treated by the community that surrounds where he lives?

8. Why does Godric choose the church near Bishop Auckland to give away his fortune?

9. Describe the cathedral at Durham.

10. What does Reginald say of Godric's newly-acquired ability to read and write?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the martyrdom of Peregrine Small. What is he like as a person? How is he a friend of Godric's? What happens to cause his martyrdom?

Essay Topic 2

Who is Cuthbert? What are his instructions to Godric? How does Godric feel about Cuthbert's instructions? Where does Cuthbert tell Godric to do these things? Why?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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