View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Cal, the ploughman, why does Bened believe he will not be able to marry Sioned?
(a) The difference in their ages.
(b) He does not have enough money.
(c) He does not get along with Sioned's father.
(d) He is not handsome enough.

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

3. What weapon actually killed Rhisiart?
(a) A knife.
(b) A large stone.
(c) Poison.
(d) An arrow.

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

5. What does Prior Robert do when it is stated that Engelard is the prime suspect in the murder of Rhisiart?
(a) Organizes a search party to find the real killer.
(b) Promotes the idea of Engelard as a suspect.
(c) Remains silent.
(d) Defends Engelard.

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

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

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

9. Who is Sioned in love with?
(a) Peredur.
(b) Engelard.
(c) Cal.
(d) Bened.

10. What instrument does Rhisiart's daughter, Sioned, play?
(a) Flute.
(b) Harpsichord.
(c) Harp.
(d) Horn.

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

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

13. What is the problem with Engelard's alibi when Rhisiart was killed?
(a) Engelard doesn't own a horse.
(b) There was no prayer service held at St. Winifred's chapel that day.
(c) He was alone.
(d) The town from which Engelard claimed to get supplies is a day away from Gwytherin.

14. What does Prior Robert do when the monks arrive in Gwytherin?
(a) Insists on a time for meditation and reflection.
(b) Meets with the rulers of the territory.
(c) Watches the pretty girls who pass.
(d) Explains their mission.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the myth explained to Brother Cadfael by Sioned, what person touching the murder victim would cause it to gush blood?

2. Who finds Rhisiart's dead body?

3. How did Winifred spend her life?

4. How does Prior Robert feel about the abbot's decision to allow Brother Cadfael and Brother John to accompany him to Gwytherin?

5. After Brother Cadfael gives Peredur the message from Sioned, what does he learn about Cal?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 563 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample