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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To get his proposal approved, what characteristic of Rhisiart does Father Huw tell Prior Robert to appeal to?
(a) Rhisiart's deep faith.
(b) Rhisiart's generosity.
(c) Rhisiart's family values.
(d) Rhisiart's pride.

2. How does Brother Columbanus look the morning after Rhisiart's murder?
(a) Withdrawn.
(b) Rested.
(c) Angry.
(d) Excited.

3. How do many of the townspeople react to Prior Robert's accusation in Rhisiart's death?
(a) They start a riot.
(b) They accuse Prior Robert of bribing someone to kill Rhisiart.
(c) They send out a search party to find the murderer.
(d) They fall to their knees.

4. How does Brother Cadfael persuade Abbot Heribert that he is necessary on the expedition to Gwytherin?
(a) Brother Cadfael will watch over Brother John.
(b) Brother Cadfael will help protect Prior Robert.
(c) Brother Cadfael will be a Welsh translator.
(d) Brother Cadfael will acquire herbs for medicinal use.

5. Where does Prior Robert suggest they take Brother Columbanus after they witness his "falling sickness"?
(a) Columbanus' room.
(b) A local hospital.
(c) The monastery infirmary.
(d) The monastery garden.

6. How does Engelard become a suspect in Rhisiart's murder?
(a) His arrow killed Rhisiart.
(b) He acts nervous when he is questioned.
(c) He runs from the murder scene.
(d) A witness saw Engelard with Rhisiart shortly before Rhisiart's body was found.

7. What does Brother Cadfael tell Sioned at the site of Rhisiart's murder?
(a) She must remain at the site of the murder.
(b) Don't disturb the murder scene.
(c) Prayer and meditation won't help now.
(d) Harming others in revenge is a sin.

8. According to Cal, the ploughman, why does Bened believe he will not be able to marry Sioned?
(a) He is not handsome enough.
(b) He does not have enough money.
(c) He does not get along with Sioned's father.
(d) The difference in their ages.

9. How does Prior Robert feel when Sioned tells him about the last time she saw Rhisiart?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Shocked.
(c) Annoyed.
(d) Hopeful.

10. What does Prior Robert discover about Brother Columbanus after Brother Columbanus returns from the spring at Holywell?
(a) Brother Columbanus is now a saint.
(b) Brother Columbanus can see into the future.
(c) Brother Columbanus is cured.
(d) Brother Columbanus can live forever.

11. When Brother Cadfael asks Sioned to remove her father's clothes, what does he ask her to take note of?
(a) Where his clothes are wet and dry.
(b) Where his clothes are torn.
(c) Where his clothes are bloodstained.
(d) If any articles of clothing are missing.

12. What does Father Huw warn Prior Robert about regarding the approval of his proposal?
(a) God will punish Prior Robert for his selfishness.
(b) The townspeople will probably not approve.
(c) Bishop David and Prince Owain will probably not approve.
(d) Prior Robert's followers are likely to turn against him.

13. How does Father Huw feel when he learns of the approval of Prior Robert's mission?
(a) Surprised.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Suspicious.
(d) Angry.

14. When do the heads of the parish want Prior Robert to take St. Winifred's remains?
(a) In three days.
(b) During the week of the festival of St. Winifred.
(c) The next day.
(d) That day.

15. Why do Brother Cadfael and Sioned decide that it does not make sense that Rhisiart's clothing was dry on the front and wet on the back?
(a) Rhisiart was lying face down when he was found.
(b) Rhisiart's clothing should not have been wet on the front or on the back.
(c) Rhisiart was found lying on his side.
(d) Rhisiart was found lying on his back.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Prior Robert attempts to bribe Rhisiart to get approval for his proposal, how does Father Huw treat Prior Robert?

2. What is Prior Robert's tone of voice when he talks about acquiring a relic for the abbey?

3. How do the townspeople treat the old man Padrig?

4. Why does Brother Cadfael believe Cal remains quiet about Sioned's feelings of love?

5. Who is Sioned supposed to marry?

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