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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Bened.
(b) Peredur.
(c) Prior Robert and the monks.
(d) Engelard.

2. How does the Welsh girl react when Brother Cadfael tells her about the purpose of the monks' visit?
(a) With fright.
(b) With joy.
(c) With surprise.
(d) With anger.

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

4. What does Brother Cadfael learn about Rhisiart's marital status at Bened's house?
(a) He is a widower.
(b) He never married.
(c) His wife left him many years ago.
(d) He and his wife have been married for many years.

5. What does the Welsh girl do after she speaks to Brother Cadfael about the monks' mission?
(a) Continues to talk, but changes the subject.
(b) Continues with her needlework.
(c) Runs away.
(d) Attends to the sheep she was herding.

6. 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's clothing should not have been wet on the front or on the back.
(b) Rhisiart was found lying on his back.
(c) Rhisiart was lying face down when he was found.
(d) Rhisiart was found lying on his side.

7. 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.

8. Why do the heads of the parish tell Father Huw that Prior Robert may take St. Winifred's remains?
(a) Prior Robert bribed them with a substantial amount of money.
(b) They think Rhisiart's murder is a sign of St. Winifred's wrath.
(c) They think the monks have brought bad luck and want them gone.
(d) They are tired of the bickering and tension.

9. How does Peredur react when he hears the message Brother Cadfael relays to him from Sioned?
(a) He is visibly unaffected.
(b) He cries with joy.
(c) He winces.
(d) He hugs Brother Cadfael.

10. Why does Prior Robert request a private meeting away from the townspeople regarding his proposal?
(a) He fears for his life.
(b) He is feeling ill.
(c) The meeting with the townspeople was adjourned.
(d) His arguments are having no affect.

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

12. 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?
(a) Investigate Rhisiart's murder.
(b) Deal with Brother John's crime.
(c) Attend a vigil at St. Winifred's grave.
(d) Arrest Prior Robert for bribery.

13. After Brother Cadfael gives Peredur the message from Sioned, what does he learn about Cal?
(a) Cal is escorting Brother John to England.
(b) Cal has decided to join a monastery.
(c) Cal has disappeared.
(d) Cal is guarding Brother John's cell.

14. What does Brother Cadfael notice about the ground beside Rhisiart's body?
(a) It has been swept clean of footprints.
(b) It is wet.
(c) It is dry.
(d) It has ruts in it.

15. Who gives an herbal mixture to Brother Columbanus to help him sleep?
(a) Brother Rhys.
(b) Brother Cadfael.
(c) Brother Jerome.
(d) Brother John.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Brother Cadfael asks Sioned to remove her father's clothes, what does he ask her to take note of?

2. Why does Prior Robert send the men to St. Winifred's chapel?

3. To get his proposal approved, what characteristic of Rhisiart does Father Huw tell Prior Robert to appeal to?

4. What does Brother Cadfael learn about the home of Bened, the town smith?

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

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