View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the townspeople decide to do with Engelard until a law official arrives to investigate Rhisiart's death?
(a) Free him, as long as he agrees to remain in Gwytherin.
(b) Send him back to England.
(c) Put him in the custody of Brother Cadfael.
(d) Hold him prisoner.

2. Where do Prior Robert and Brother Richard sleep on the night they arrive in Gwytherin?
(a) Bened's home.
(b) Father Huw's home.
(c) Rhisiart's home.
(d) Cadwallon's home.

3. 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) St. Winifred's grave is marked with the largest stone in the graveyard.
(c) Prior Robert claims that everything is a miracle.
(d) Brother Cadfael dioesn't believe in miracles.

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

5. What does Peredur do when the men try to close in on Engelard?
(a) Slips and falls.
(b) Runs away.
(c) Pushes Engelard to the ground.
(d) Confesses.

6. Who does Prior Robert say killed Rhisiart?
(a) Brother John.
(b) Bened.
(c) Peredur.
(d) St. Winifred.

7. What do Brother John and Brother Cadfael learn that the Welsh people seem to value after Padrig speaks to them about the town meeting?
(a) Sacrifice.
(b) Honesty.
(c) Money.
(d) Fairness.

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

9. What does Brother Cadfael do after Prior Robert dismisses him and Brother John after Father Huw says he will plan a meeting?
(a) Goes to sleep.
(b) Plays cards with Brother John.
(c) Goes to a local tavern.
(d) Explores the area.

10. Why do the heads of the parish tell Father Huw that Prior Robert may take St. Winifred's remains?
(a) They are tired of the bickering and tension.
(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) Prior Robert bribed them with a substantial amount of money.

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

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

13. Along with Brother Jerome, whom does Prior Robert send to St. Winifred's chapel?
(a) Father Huw.
(b) Brother Columbanus.
(c) Brother Cadfael.
(d) Brother Richard.

14. Where do Brother Jerome and Brother Columbanus sleep on the night they arrive in Gwytherin?
(a) Father Huw's home.
(b) Bened's home.
(c) Rhisiart's home.
(d) Cadwallon's home.

15. How does Engelard become a suspect in Rhisiart's murder?
(a) His arrow killed Rhisiart.
(b) He runs from the murder scene.
(c) He acts nervous when he is questioned.
(d) A witness saw Engelard with Rhisiart shortly before Rhisiart's body was found.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Prince Cradoc cut off Winifred's head?

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

3. What is Padrig's occupation?

4. According to Cal, the ploughman, why does Bened believe he will not be able to marry Sioned?

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

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 671 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample