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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Peredur react when Sioned makes her request to him before they bury her father?
(a) He immediatley honors Sioned's request without incident.
(b) He is shaking and sweating.
(c) He collapses on the ground.
(d) He runs away.

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

4. Which law official arrives to investigate Rhisiart's murder?
(a) The prince's bailiff.
(b) The sheriff.
(c) Bishop David.
(d) Prince Owain.

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

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

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

8. After the voice awakens Brother Columbanus and calls his name, what does the voice refer to him as?
(a) True and faithful servant.
(b) Blasphemous sinner.
(c) False servant.
(d) Champion of my will.

9. What is strange about the contents of the bottle of poppy seed syrup with which Brother Cadfael wants to treat Dame Branwen?
(a) It has a strange odor.
(b) A large amount is missing.
(c) It is an unusual color.
(d) The bottle is empty.

10. What does Brother Cadfael tell Sioned about his plot to trap Brother Columbanus?
(a) He doesn't expect cooperation from the other monks.
(b) The plot will be dangerous.
(c) The plot will work easily.
(d) Law officials must not be involved.

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

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

13. What events, as explained to Prior Robert, prove that St. Winifred must be powerful and supremely worthy of honor?
(a) Brother Columbanus' miraculous ascension.
(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) The news about Brother John and Annest.

14. 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) He is afraid to approach Rhisiart's body.
(d) The sheriff will be questioning him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Brother Columbanus die?

2. How does Peredur feel when he hears that Sioned and Engelard will be able to marry?

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

4. What does Bened tell Prior Robert about what is happening at the place that used to be St. Winifred's grave?

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

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