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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Sioned ask Father Huw and Brother Jerome, who are holding the first vigil, to do?
(a) Light a candle for everyone who visits Rhisiart's body.
(b) Carry Rhisiart's coffin to his grave.
(c) Place their hands on Rhisiart's heart and pray for him.
(d) Guard Rhisiart's body.

4. What do Sioned and Brother Cadfael believe Brother Columbanus wants, now that he claims he has been chosen to communicate with St. Winifred?
(a) His own abbey.
(b) Glory.
(c) To become a prior.
(d) Money.

5. What excuse does Prior Robert give for not being able to help Brother Richard hold vigil on the second night?
(a) He is busy with the bailiff.
(b) He needs to meet with Prince Owain and Bishop David.
(c) He is afraid to approach Rhisiart's body.
(d) The sheriff will be questioning him.

6. In what condition is Dame Branwen, Peredur's mother, when Father Huw asks Brother Cadfael for help with her?
(a) Deathly ill.
(b) In a trance.
(c) Hysterical with grief.
(d) Unconscious.

7. Why isn't Peredur allowed to join the procession to St. Winifred's chapel?
(a) So a confrontation does not arise between Peredur and Engelard.
(b) His mother is deathly ill.
(c) His punishment for his part in Rhisiart's death has not yet been decided.
(d) Sioned does not want him there.

8. What detail did Brother Cadfael overlook regarding St. Winifred's coffin when the brothers come to carry it?
(a) There is no way to transport it without it falling apart.
(b) It is not her coffin.
(c) It is too light.
(d) It is too heavy.

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

10. How does Sioned appear to Brother Columbanus when she pretends to be St. Winifred?
(a) Dressed in a flowing white gown.
(b) Dressed in her father's clothing.
(c) Dressed in grave rags.
(d) Dressed as a nun.

11. How does Sioned feel, knowing that Peredur did not murder her father?
(a) Suspicious.
(b) Concerned.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Excited.

12. After Sioned and Brother Cadfael discuss Brother Columbanus' possible motives for killing Rhisiart, what is Sioned determined to do?
(a) Atone for her sin of accusing holy men of a crime.
(b) Avenge her father's death.
(c) Find St. Winifred's remains.
(d) Prove that Prince Cradoc was not evil.

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

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

15. What are Sioned's servants carrying when they approach Prior Robert and the brothers?
(a) Candles.
(b) Sleeping mats.
(c) Rhisiart's coffin.
(d) Food.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Prior Robert feel when he hears Bened's story of what is happening at St. Winifred's former grave?

3. What is the purpose of Bened's trip to Walsingham?

4. When Sioned and her servants approach, what are Prior Robert and the other brothers doing?

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

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