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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Brother Cadfael notice about the arrow sticking out of Rhisiart's chest?
(a) The length of it.
(b) The inscription on it.
(c) The slant of it.
(d) The construction of it.

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

5. For what reason does Prior Robert think that Rhisiart didn't come to their meeting to work out their differences?
(a) Something terrible must have happened.
(b) He decided to accept Prior Robert's bribe.
(c) He is afraid of St. Winifred's wrath.
(d) The weather is causing his delay.

6. Why is Brother Cadfael skeptical when Prior Robert claims that it is a miracle when St. Winifred leads him to her grave?
(a) Prior Robert could have found his way to her grave earlier.
(b) Prior Robert claims that everything is a miracle.
(c) Brother Cadfael dioesn't believe in miracles.
(d) St. Winifred's grave is marked with the largest stone in the graveyard.

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

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

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 can see into the future.
(d) Brother Columbanus is cured.

10. What is Prior Robert's only solid argument to get his proposal approved?
(a) The English people need St. Winifred's favors.
(b) St. Winifred will take her wrath out upon anyone who stands in the way of her transfer.
(c) St. Winifred asked the monks of Shrewsbury to move her to a place where she will be honored.
(d) The bishop and the prince have approved his proposal.

11. After Brother John grabs the leg of the man who chases Engelard, who is furious with Brother John?
(a) Sioned.
(b) Prior Robert.
(c) Brother Cadfael.
(d) Peredur.

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

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

14. What is Engelard's alibi when Rhisiart was killed?
(a) Engelard went for a ride on his horse.
(b) Engelard was at a prayer sevice at St. Winifred's chapel.
(c) Engelard was tending to the births of two calves.
(d) Engelard was picking up supplies in a nearby town.

15. What weapon is Engelard an expert at using?
(a) Slingshot.
(b) Bow and arrow.
(c) Dagger.
(d) Sword.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Brother Cadfael working when he is called for mass?

2. What does Father Huw say when Rhisiart doesn't come to the meeting with Prior Robert?

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

4. Why is Father Huw planning a meeting for the day after the monks arrive in Gwytherin?

5. What is Padrig's occupation?

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