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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Brother Columbanus say is the only thing he will take in until they accomplish their goal?
(a) Water.
(b) Vegetables.
(c) A rare herb.
(d) Mead.

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

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

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

5. 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.

6. Why is Prior Robert ecstatic about the dream of Winifred?
(a) He thinks it will lead him to find a relic.
(b) He is glad the psychic powers have returned.
(c) He wants healing for his persistent illness.
(d) He wants to live forever.

7. What are the results when Brother Richard looks for Rhisiart?
(a) Brother Richard returns with Rhisiart's riderless horse.
(b) Brother Richard doesn't find Rhisiart.
(c) Brother Richard is lost.
(d) Brother Richard is detained by a group of outlaws.

8. 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 wet and dry.
(c) Where his clothes are torn.
(d) Where his clothes are bloodstained.

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

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

11. What does Father Huw warn Prior Robert about regarding the approval of his proposal?
(a) God will punish Prior Robert for his selfishness.
(b) The townspeople will probably not approve.
(c) Bishop David and Prince Owain will probably not approve.
(d) Prior Robert's followers are likely to turn against him.

12. Of what does Sioned accuse Prior Robert, regarding her father?
(a) Hiding him.
(b) Killing him.
(c) Making him ill.
(d) Ruining his reputation.

13. 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 saw Brother Jerome return to the chapel in different clothing than when he left.
(c) Brother Columbanus claims he dreamed that Brother Jerome killed Rhisiart.
(d) Brother Columbanus saw Brother Jerome leave the chapel while they were supposed to be praying.

14. When Engelard arrives at Rhisiart's murder scene, what does Sioned ask him to do?
(a) Confess.
(b) Run away.
(c) Lie.
(d) Help her to get Prior Robert to confess.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Along with Brother Jerome, whom does Prior Robert send to St. Winifred's chapel?

4. Who is Sioned supposed to marry?

5. How does Brother Cadfael feel when he learns about Cal?

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