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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In secret, how does Brother Cadfael think St. Winifred feels about the outcome of the events involving her remains?
(a) Betrayed.
(b) Content.
(c) Excited.
(d) Disappointed.

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

3. With whom does Peredur walk in the procession to St. Winifred's chapel?
(a) Prior Robert.
(b) Father Huw.
(c) Brother Cadfael.
(d) Sioned.

4. What does Brother Cadfael tell Sioned about his plot to trap Brother Columbanus?
(a) The plot will work easily.
(b) The plot will be dangerous.
(c) He doesn't expect cooperation from the other monks.
(d) Law officials must not be involved.

5. After Father Huw thanks Brother Cadfael, what does Father Huw admit to Brother Cadfael?
(a) He knows who killed Rhisiart.
(b) He wishes he knew more about medicine.
(c) Women confuse him.
(d) He freezes with fear when faced with an emergency.

6. Who is going to help Brother John escape before Brother John can be arrested?
(a) Brother Cadfael.
(b) Sioned.
(c) Cal.
(d) Bened.

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

8. Where is Brother Columbanus when he awakens to a soft voice calling out to him?
(a) Rhisiart's grave.
(b) St. Winifred's altar.
(c) Sioned's house.
(d) Bened's house.

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

10. When the people see the arrangement of Brother Columbanus' clothing when they go to release him from vigil duty, what do they think happened?
(a) A miraculous event.
(b) Suicide.
(c) He is playing a practical joke.
(d) He was kidnapped.

11. Who tells Peredur to go home after Peredur reacts to Sioned's request?
(a) Brother Cadfael.
(b) Sioned.
(c) Prior Robert.
(d) Father Huw.

12. Whom does Annest say wants Brother John arrested immediately?
(a) The sheriff.
(b) Brother Columbanus.
(c) The bailiff.
(d) Prior Robert.

13. Who tries to rouse Brother Columbanus from his trance during the vigil on the third night?
(a) Brother Cadfael.
(b) Prior Robert.
(c) Father Huw.
(d) Annest.

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

15. What does Brother Cadfael say about the solution to the murder Brother Columbanus' dream brings?
(a) That he agrees with the solution.
(b) That it has no basis in fact.
(c) That he is glad the mystery has been solved.
(d) That it is tidy and well-calculated.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Sioned, Brother Cadfael, and Engelard discover that Brother Columbanus is dead, what does Engelard suggest they do?

2. Who changes his mind and allows Peredur to join the procession to St. Winifred's chapel?

3. What happens to the procession bringing St. Winifred's bones to Shrewsbury, as it is raining?

4. How does Peredur react when Sioned makes her request to him before they bury her father?

5. How does Peredur feel when he hears that Sioned and Engelard will be able to marry?

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