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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. According to Winifred, why did a spring rise up in Wales?
(a) It is where she was martyred.
(b) It is where an ancient abbey once stood.
(c) It is where she was born.
(d) It is where she is buried.

4. Why does Prince Cradoc cut off Winifred's head?
(a) To show that if he can't have her, no one can.
(b) To join a cult that practices black magic.
(c) To keep her from telling of his cruel behavior toward her.
(d) To prove his bravery to the king.

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

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

7. 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 if Rhisiart had any other land holdings elsewhere in Wales.
(d) He attempts to discover where Rhisiart's wife is living.

8. What is the relationship between Sioned and Peredur, Cadwallon's son?
(a) Enemies.
(b) Good friends.
(c) They are not acquainted.
(d) Lovers.

9. What is Prior Robert's tone of voice when he talks about acquiring a relic for the abbey?
(a) He is sarcastic.
(b) He is belligerent.
(c) He whines.
(d) He cries.

10. Who finds Rhisiart's dead body?
(a) Bened.
(b) Engelard.
(c) Prior Robert.
(d) Sioned.

11. Who disputes Prior Robert's accusation, stating that Rhisiart may have been obstructing the plans of others?
(a) Engelard.
(b) Bened.
(c) Peredur.
(d) Brother John.

12. Why does Brother Cadfael believe Cal remains quiet about Sioned's feelings of love?
(a) Cal is afraid he will lose his job.
(b) Cal sympathizes with Sioned.
(c) Cal doesn't want to endanger Sioned's life.
(d) Cal doesn't want to endanger his own life.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason does Prior Robert think that Rhisiart didn't come to their meeting to work out their differences?

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

3. What does Brother Cadfael realize about the myth explained to him by Sioned?

4. Whom does Father Huw tell Prior Robert that the saints live to honor?

5. What does Prior Robert want to do with Brother John after Brother John grabs the leg of the man who chases Engelard?

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