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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Annest ask Brother Cadfael about her relationship with Brother John?
(a) If Brother John can remain with her when the other brothers leave.
(b) If Brother John has declared his love for her.
(c) If she should pursue her relationship with him.
(d) If her love for him is wicked.

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

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

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

5. What does Brother Cadfael hope for Rhisiart, who is buried in the same grave with St. Winifred in Gwytherin?
(a) Rhisiart will receive the same honors as St. Winifred.
(b) Rhisiart is with Sioned's mother.
(c) Rhisiart will watch over Sioned and Engelard.
(d) Rhisiart can forgive Brother Columbanus.

6. 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) He was kidnapped.
(b) Suicide.
(c) He is playing a practical joke.
(d) A miraculous event.

7. How does Brother Columbanus injure Sioned when he tries to kill her?
(a) Cuts her arm.
(b) Knocks her unconscious.
(c) Blackens her eye.
(d) Breaks her leg.

8. 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.

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

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

11. What is the topic of discussion at the meeting Brother Cadfael goes to after leaving Father Huw?
(a) How divided the town has become.
(b) A woman's place in society.
(c) Dame Branwen's condition.
(d) Rhisiart's holdings.

12. 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) St. Winifred's grave.
(d) At the scene of Rhisiart's murder.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tries to rouse Brother Columbanus from his trance during the vigil on the third night?

2. After the voice awakens Brother Columbanus and calls his name, what does the voice refer to him as?

3. During a rest on the way back to Shrewsbury, what does Brother Jerome tell Brother Cadfael about St. Winifred's bones?

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

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

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