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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What do Sioned and Brother Cadfael think Brother Columbanus might be trying to do after claiming to reveal the solution to Rhisiart's murder?
(a) Covertly threaten Sioned.
(b) Conveniently close the case.
(c) Speed up the process of obtaining St. Winifred's remains.
(d) Trick the real murderer into confessing.

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

9. Who changes his mind and allows Peredur to join the procession to St. Winifred's chapel?
(a) Father Huw.
(b) Peredur's mother.
(c) Prior Robert.
(d) Cadwallon.

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

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

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

13. How does Brother Richard respond when Sioned makes her request to him regarding her father?
(a) He becomes nervous and begins to sweat.
(b) He follows her directions without incident.
(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) Proud.
(b) Disappointed.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Excited.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Sioned and Brother Cadfael discuss Brother Columbanus' possible motives for killing Rhisiart, what is Sioned determined to do?

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

3. What does Brother Columbanus do when the voice accuses him of killing Rhisiart?

4. After Sioned, Brother Cadfael, and Engelard discover that Brother Columbanus is dead, what does Engelard suggest they do?

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

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