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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Prior Robert feel when he hears Bened's story of what is happening at St. Winifred's former grave?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Disappointed.
(c) Angry.
(d) Joyful.

2. To what does Brother Cadfael tell Sioned to personally invite Peredur?
(a) Brother John's trial.
(b) Rhisiart's funeral.
(c) Dinner.
(d) A vigil at St. Winifred's grave.

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. Why do Brother John and Annest have to use a special method to communicate?
(a) Annest is blind.
(b) Annest is a deaf-mute.
(c) John only speaks Welsh and Annest only speaks English.
(d) John only speaks English and Annest only speaks Welsh.

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

6. How does Brother Cadfael feel when he discovers the condition of the bottle of poppy seed syrup?
(a) Betrayed.
(b) Embarrassed.
(c) Suspicious.
(d) Disgusted.

7. What news does Bened bring to Brother Cadfael about Sioned and Engelard?
(a) Sioned's uncle is trying to separate them.
(b) They have moved to Engelard's home in England.
(c) They have taken over caring for St. Winifred's grave.
(d) They are married.

8. Who appears and causes Brother Columbanus to run out?
(a) Peredur.
(b) Brother Cadfael.
(c) Engelard.
(d) Prior Robert.

9. What event does Prior Robert not allow to bother him now that he believes his mission was successful?
(a) Brother John's escape.
(b) The long trip back to Shrewsbury.
(c) The dull and dreary weather.
(d) Sioned and Engelard's marriage.

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

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

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

13. Which law official arrives to investigate Rhisiart's murder?
(a) Prince Owain.
(b) The prince's bailiff.
(c) The sheriff.
(d) Bishop David.

14. What does Prior Robert notice about the stories Bened tells of what is happening at St. Winifred's former grave?
(a) The stories of the miracles are not as great as what is occurring at Shrewsbury.
(b) Bened seems to be embarrassed to tell of what is happening at St. Winifred's former grave.
(c) The stories of the miracles seem unbelievable.
(d) The stories of the miracles are greater than what is occurring at Shrewsbury.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brother Cadfael say about the solution to the murder Brother Columbanus' dream brings?

2. How does Brother Cadfael feel about Prince Cradoc while he digs for St. Winifred's remains?

3. What is the topic of discussion at the meeting Brother Cadfael goes to after leaving Father Huw?

4. Why isn't Peredur allowed to join the procession to St. Winifred's chapel?

5. Who interrupts Bened while he is telling of what is occurring at St. Winifred's former grave?

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