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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 seem unbelievable.
(b) The stories of the miracles are not as great as what is occurring at Shrewsbury.
(c) Bened seems to be embarrassed to tell of what is happening at St. Winifred's former grave.
(d) The stories of the miracles are greater than what is occurring at Shrewsbury.

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

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

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) Law officials must not be involved.
(d) He doesn't expect cooperation from the other monks.

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

6. 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.

7. What keeps the people from making Brother Columbanus a saint?
(a) His family will not allow it.
(b) His admission of guilt.
(c) They are permitted to keep the remains of only one saint at the abbey.
(d) They have no relic of him.

8. 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 is an unusual color.
(c) The bottle is empty.
(d) It has a strange odor.

9. When does Brother Columbanus realize the form appearing in front of him is Sioned?
(a) When he recognizes her voice.
(b) When he tears the veil from her face.
(c) When he recognizes her clothing.
(d) When he realizes St. Winifred should be speaking Welsh, not English.

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

11. 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.

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

13. Who is Engelard's new lord?
(a) Sioned.
(b) Brother Cadfael.
(c) Cadwallon.
(d) Sioned's uncle.

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

15. What happens to the procession bringing St. Winifred's bones to Shrewsbury, as it is raining?
(a) The procession enters Shrewsbury with no reception.
(b) The procession stays dry.
(c) The return to Shrewsbury must be delayed.
(d) The procession is soaked and the coffin begins to come apart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brother Cadfael hope for Rhisiart, who is buried in the same grave with St. Winifred in Gwytherin?

2. Which law official arrives to investigate Rhisiart's murder?

3. While he is digging for St. Winifred's remains, how does Brother Cadfael imagine St. Winifred?

4. What are Sioned's servants carrying when they approach Prior Robert and the brothers?

5. What will Engelard be able to do once everyone forgets the reason he is an outlaw?

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