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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While he is digging for St. Winifred's remains, how does Brother Cadfael imagine St. Winifred?
(a) As a cunning schemer.
(b) As a girl in love with a prince.
(c) As a wild, carefree spirit.
(d) As a girl devoted to God.

2. What is strange about the contents of the bottle of poppy seed syrup with which Brother Cadfael wants to treat Dame Branwen?
(a) A large amount is missing.
(b) It has a strange odor.
(c) It is an unusual color.
(d) The bottle is empty.

3. Where are Prior Robert and the other brothers gathered when Sioned and her servants approach?
(a) Inside St. Winifred's chapel.
(b) In Bened's home.
(c) At the scene of Rhisiart's murder.
(d) St. Winifred's grave.

4. What does Sioned want Peredur to do before they bury Rhisiart?
(a) Pray for him.
(b) Place a sacred cloth on his body.
(c) Place a cross on his chest.
(d) Kiss Rhisiart on the forehead.

5. How does Brother Cadfael feel about Prince Cradoc while he digs for St. Winifred's remains?
(a) He feels sorry for him.
(b) He believes Prince Cradoc got what he deserved.
(c) He envies him.
(d) He admires him.

6. In Brother Columbanus' dream, after St. Winifred forgives Rhisiart, what else does she offer him?
(a) Eternal life.
(b) The name of his killer.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Her grave.

7. What does Brother Columbanus claim that St. Winifred told him in a dream about the brothers' mission?
(a) They should abandon their mission.
(b) They are looking in the wrong place.
(c) They are doing the right thing.
(d) Someone stands in the way of their goal.

8. What did Sioned and Engelard name their son?
(a) Cadfael.
(b) Robert.
(c) Rhisiart.
(d) Engelard.

9. How does Sioned feel when she hears that St. Winifred forgives her father?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Enraged.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Betrayed.

10. During a rest on the way back to Shrewsbury, what does Brother Jerome tell Brother Cadfael about St. Winifred's bones?
(a) That Brother Cadfael should have more faith in the power of St. Winifred's bones.
(b) Her bones are not in her coffin.
(c) Her bones have crumbled to dust.
(d) Her bones have begun to bring miracles.

11. When Sioned and her servants approach, what are Prior Robert and the other brothers doing?
(a) Talking.
(b) Eating.
(c) Praying.
(d) Sleeping.

12. How does Brother Richard respond when Sioned makes her request to him regarding her father?
(a) He becomes nervous and begins to sweat.
(b) He refuses to comply with her wishes.
(c) He claims he wants to ask Prior Robert's permission first.
(d) He follows her directions without incident.

13. What events, as explained to Prior Robert, prove that St. Winifred must be powerful and supremely worthy of honor?
(a) The news about Brother John and Annest.
(b) The events Bened says are occurring in Shrewsbury, where Prior Robert thinks St. Winifred is buried.
(c) The events Bened says are occurring in Gwytherin, where Prior Robert thinks St. Winifred used to be buried.
(d) Brother Columbanus' miraculous ascension.

14. What brings Brother John and Annest together?
(a) Questioning by the law officer.
(b) Rhisiart's funeral.
(c) Brother John's punishment.
(d) A prayer vigil.

15. What news does Bened bring to Brother Cadfael about Brother John and Annest?
(a) They have not seen each other since Brother John's escape.
(b) They are married.
(c) They have moved to England.
(d) They each married other people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brother Columbanus do when the voice accuses him of killing Rhisiart?

2. What does Brother Cadfael tell Sioned about his plot to trap Brother Columbanus?

3. Who tells Peredur to go home after Peredur reacts to Sioned's request?

4. Who appears and causes Brother Columbanus to run out?

5. When the people see the arrangement of Brother Columbanus' clothing when they go to release him from vigil duty, what do they think happened?

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