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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Prior Robert assign to care for Brother Columbanus after Brother Columbanus suffers his "falling sickness"?
(a) Brother Cadfael.
(b) Brother Rhys.
(c) Brother John.
(d) Brother Jerome.

2. How does Brother Columbanus make Brother Jerome a suspect in Rhisiart's murder?
(a) Brother Columbanus fell asleep at the chapel and has no alibi for Brother Jerome.
(b) Brother Columbanus claims he dreamed that Brother Jerome killed Rhisiart.
(c) Brother Columbanus saw Brother Jerome return to the chapel in different clothing than when he left.
(d) Brother Columbanus saw Brother Jerome leave the chapel while they were supposed to be praying.

3. Who is the first to voice his opinion at the town meeting to discuss Prior Robert's proposal?
(a) Father Huw.
(b) Padrig.
(c) Rhisiart.
(d) Cadwallon.

4. How do the townspeople treat the old man Padrig?
(a) With caution.
(b) With disgust.
(c) With respect.
(d) They ignore him.

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

6. What happens to Prince Cradoc after he cuts off Winifred's head?
(a) He disappears in a puff of smoke.
(b) He becomes king.
(c) He becomes deeply depressed.
(d) He melts into the ground.

7. What is the nature of the message Brother Cadfael relays to Peredur from Sioned?
(a) Agreement to marriage.
(b) Disappointment.
(c) Appreciation.
(d) Anger.

8. What instrument does Rhisiart's daughter, Sioned, play?
(a) Flute.
(b) Harp.
(c) Horn.
(d) Harpsichord.

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

10. Who does Prior Robert say has approved his mission to Gwytherin?
(a) God.
(b) All of Prior Robert's followers.
(c) The townspeople.
(d) Bishop David and Prince Owain.

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

12. After Engelard is named as a suspect in Rhisiart's murder, whom does Sioned accuse of having the strongest motive to kill her father?
(a) Prior Robert and the monks.
(b) Peredur.
(c) Bened.
(d) Engelard.

13. When the Welsh girl who meets Brother Cadfael recognizes him as a visitor from England, what does she do?
(a) Runs away.
(b) Invites him to go for a walk.
(c) Offers him and the other monks a place to stay.
(d) Speaks a few words in English to him.

14. When Sioned and Peredur arrive, what does Sioned say Rhisiart was doing the last time she saw him?
(a) Rhisiart was entering St. Winifred's chapel.
(b) Rhisiart was at their home.
(c) Rhisiart was on his way to the meeting.
(d) Rhisiart was on his way to help with the birth of two calves.

15. Who rules the territory that includes Gwytherin?
(a) Bishop David and Prince Owain.
(b) Abbot Heribert.
(c) Father Huw.
(d) St. Winifred.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Brother Cadfael skeptical when Prior Robert claims that it is a miracle when St. Winifred leads him to her grave?

2. After Brother John grabs the leg of the man who chases Engelard, who is furious with Brother John?

3. Because the prince has gone south and the sheriff and bailiff are tending to business while he is gone, what won't they have time to do?

4. After Brother Cadfael gives Peredur the message from Sioned, what does he learn about Cal?

5. What does Brother Columbanus say is the only thing he will take in until they accomplish their goal?

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