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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Father Huw offer the monks from Shrewsbury when they arrive at Gwytherin?
(a) Advice.
(b) Parcels of land.
(c) Jobs.
(d) Food and shelter.

2. Who is Sioned supposed to marry?
(a) Cal.
(b) Bened.
(c) Engelard.
(d) Peredur.

3. Of what does Sioned accuse Prior Robert, regarding her father?
(a) Ruining his reputation.
(b) Hiding him.
(c) Killing him.
(d) Making him ill.

4. What is "falling sickness"?
(a) Hypochondria.
(b) Frequent seizures.
(c) Dizzy spells.
(d) Frequent fainting spells.

5. Why does Prince Cradoc cut off Winifred's head?
(a) To join a cult that practices black magic.
(b) To keep her from telling of his cruel behavior toward her.
(c) To show that if he can't have her, no one can.
(d) To prove his bravery to the king.

6. After Prior Robert talks about the importance of acquiring a relic for the abbey, why do the brothers run outside?
(a) They hear a loud cry.
(b) They want to get away from Prior Robert.
(c) Visitors appear at the gate of the monastery.
(d) They hear a loud crash.

7. Why does Brother Cadfael believe Cal remains quiet about Sioned's feelings of love?
(a) Cal sympathizes with Sioned.
(b) Cal is afraid he will lose his job.
(c) Cal doesn't want to endanger Sioned's life.
(d) Cal doesn't want to endanger his own life.

8. After Prior Robert attempts to bribe Rhisiart to get approval for his proposal, how does Father Huw treat Prior Robert?
(a) With sympathy.
(b) With anger.
(c) With impatience.
(d) With kindness.

9. 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 live forever.
(c) Brother Columbanus is cured.
(d) Brother Columbanus can see into the future.

10. What does Brother Cadfael realize about the myth explained to him by Sioned?
(a) That it could be true.
(b) That they should ignore the myth.
(c) That Prior Robert made it up.
(d) That many people believe in it.

11. How long does Prior Robert tell the men to stay at St. Winifred's chapel?
(a) Until it is completely dark outside.
(b) Until they are sure Rhisiart isn't coming to the chapel.
(c) Unitl they hear the evening bells for Vespers.
(d) Until he calls them.

12. Who disputes Prior Robert's accusation, stating that Rhisiart may have been obstructing the plans of others?
(a) Engelard.
(b) Bened.
(c) Peredur.
(d) Brother John.

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

14. What is the problem with Engelard's alibi when Rhisiart was killed?
(a) Engelard doesn't own a horse.
(b) There was no prayer service held at St. Winifred's chapel that day.
(c) The town from which Engelard claimed to get supplies is a day away from Gwytherin.
(d) He was alone.

15. What does Prior Robert do when the monks arrive in Gwytherin?
(a) Insists on a time for meditation and reflection.
(b) Meets with the rulers of the territory.
(c) Watches the pretty girls who pass.
(d) Explains their mission.

Short Answer Questions

1. What weapon is Engelard an expert at using?

2. How does Engelard become a suspect in Rhisiart's murder?

3. Regarding Rhisiart's murder, what do Bened and the townspeople believe about the monks?

4. How does the Welsh girl react when Brother Cadfael tells her about the purpose of the monks' visit?

5. For what reason does Prior Robert think that Rhisiart didn't come to their meeting to work out their differences?

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