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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Father Huw thank Brother Cadfael for after Brother Cadfael helps Dame Branwen?
(a) For his advanced medical training.
(b) For knowing how to deal with women.
(c) For thinking clearly in an emergency.
(d) For his devotion to God.

7. The morning after the third vigil, what happens to Brother Columbanus?
(a) He awakens from his trance.
(b) He breaks into a sweat when he touches Rhisiart's body.
(c) He is taken to Sioned's home.
(d) He is taken away to the church.

8. According to the voice, what was the man sent by St. Winifred supposed to enforce?
(a) Her will to avenge the death of Prince Cradoc.
(b) Her will to be moved to Shrewsbury.
(c) Her will to remain in Gwytherin.
(d) Her will to see that Sioned and Engelard are married.

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

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

11. How does Sioned plan to make her marriage to Engelard a reality?
(a) She will promote him.
(b) She will make him a free man.
(c) She will disown any relative who stands in her way.
(d) She will elope with him.

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

13. How does Brother Richard respond when Sioned makes her request to him regarding her father?
(a) He follows her directions without incident.
(b) He becomes nervous and begins to sweat.
(c) He claims he wants to ask Prior Robert's permission first.
(d) He refuses to comply with her wishes.

14. How does Brother Cadfael feel, now that the situation with Brother Columbanus and St. Winifred has been concluded?
(a) Excited.
(b) Disappointed.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Proud.

15. After Sioned, Brother Cadfael, and Engelard discover that Brother Columbanus is dead, what does Engelard suggest they do?
(a) Pray for forgiveness.
(b) Blame his death on a group of outlaws.
(c) Tell the truth to a law official.
(d) Run away.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Brother Columbanus when he awakens to a soft voice calling out to him?

3. How does Brother Columbanus injure Sioned when he tries to kill her?

4. What do Sioned and Brother Cadfael believe Brother Columbanus wants, now that he claims he has been chosen to communicate with St. Winifred?

5. Where are Prior Robert and the other brothers gathered when Sioned and her servants approach?

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