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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Prior Robert ask to tell Winifred's life story?
(a) Abbot Heribert.
(b) Brother Columbanus.
(c) Brother Jerome.
(d) Brother Rhys.

2. What does Brother Cadfael realize about the myth explained to him by Sioned?
(a) That Prior Robert made it up.
(b) That many people believe in it.
(c) That they should ignore the myth.
(d) That it could be true.

3. What is the nature of the message Brother Cadfael relays to Peredur from Sioned?
(a) Appreciation.
(b) Anger.
(c) Disappointment.
(d) Agreement to marriage.

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

5. 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 a local tavern.
(b) Goes to sleep.
(c) Explores the area.
(d) Plays cards with Brother John.

6. Who does Prior Robert say has approved his mission to Gwytherin?
(a) God.
(b) The townspeople.
(c) All of Prior Robert's followers.
(d) Bishop David and Prince Owain.

7. Whom does Father Huw tell Prior Robert that the saints live to honor?
(a) Other saints.
(b) Their parents.
(c) Themselves.
(d) The Lord.

8. To what does Prior Robert invite Rhisiart so Prior Robert can try to work out their differences?
(a) Dinner.
(b) Vespers.
(c) A prayer meeting.
(d) Lunch.

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

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

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

12. Why does Prior Robert think the journey to Gwytherin proceeded so smoothly?
(a) Prior Robert commends himself for planning the trip so well.
(b) Brother Cadfael and Brother John were integral to the success of the journey.
(c) Abbot Heribert accompanies them.
(d) Divine intervention.

13. How does Prior Robert feel when Sioned tells him about the last time she saw Rhisiart?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Shocked.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Hopeful.

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

15. When Sioned and Peredur arrive, what does Sioned say Rhisiart was doing the last time she saw him?
(a) Rhisiart was on his way to the meeting.
(b) Rhisiart was at their home.
(c) Rhisiart was on his way to help with the birth of two calves.
(d) Rhisiart was entering St. Winifred's chapel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Engelard's alibi when Rhisiart was killed?

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

3. What does Father Huw warn Prior Robert about regarding the approval of his proposal?

4. What is Prior Robert's tone of voice when he talks about acquiring a relic for the abbey?

5. What is the problem with Engelard's alibi when Rhisiart was killed?

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