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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to the myth explained to Brother Cadfael by Sioned, what person touching the murder victim would cause it to gush blood?
(a) The closest family member.
(b) The murderer.
(c) A clergyman.
(d) The person who found the corpse.

3. As Brother Cadfael thinks about the suspects in Rhisiart's murder, and he asks around, what does he attempt to discover about Rhisiart?
(a) He attempts to discover if Rhisiart had other children.
(b) He attempts to discover if Rhisiart had enemies.
(c) He attempts to discover where Rhisiart's wife is living.
(d) He attempts to discover if Rhisiart had any other land holdings elsewhere in Wales.

4. 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.

5. Why does Prior Robert send the men to St. Winifred's chapel?
(a) To pray for their cause.
(b) To escort Rhisiart to the meeting.
(c) To steal St. Winifred's bones.
(d) To cast them as suspects in a murder.

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

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

8. How did Winifred spend her life?
(a) Working on a farm.
(b) Devoted to God.
(c) As a physician's assistant.
(d) Caring for her ill father.

9. What weapon actually killed Rhisiart?
(a) A large stone.
(b) Poison.
(c) An arrow.
(d) A knife.

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

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

12. Why is Father Huw planning a meeting for the day after the monks arrive in Gwytherin?
(a) To discuss Prior Robert's proposal.
(b) To find jobs for the monks.
(c) To find housing for the monks.
(d) To put Prior Robert on trial.

13. Regarding Rhisiart's murder, what do Bened and the townspeople believe about the monks?
(a) One or more of them actually murdered Rhisiart.
(b) They are hiding something.
(c) They aren't involved with the murder.
(d) They are involved with the murder, even if they didn't actually kill Rhisiart.

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

15. What does Sioned want to do when she first reaches the murder scene of her father?
(a) Run and hide.
(b) Pray and meditate.
(c) Kill Prior Robert.
(d) Throw herself on her father's body.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Brother Jerome and Brother Columbanus sleep on the night they arrive in Gwytherin?

2. What does Brother Cadfael learn about Rhisiart's marital status at Bened's house?

3. What is the nature of the message Brother Cadfael relays to Peredur from Sioned?

4. Why is Prior Robert ecstatic about the dream of Winifred?

5. What is the relationship between Sioned and Peredur, Cadwallon's son?

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