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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason does Prior Robert think that Rhisiart didn't come to their meeting to work out their differences?
(a) Something terrible must have happened.
(b) The weather is causing his delay.
(c) He is afraid of St. Winifred's wrath.
(d) He decided to accept Prior Robert's bribe.

2. What does Brother Cadfael realize about Peredur's relationship with Rhisiart when he considers Peredur as a suspect in Rhisiart's murder?
(a) Peredur liked Rhisiart.
(b) Peredur disliked Rhisiart.
(c) Peredur and Rhisiart respected each other, but frequently argued.
(d) Peredur's relationship with Rhisiart only recently became strained.

3. When Engelard arrives at Rhisiart's murder scene, what does Sioned ask him to do?
(a) Run away.
(b) Lie.
(c) Confess.
(d) Help her to get Prior Robert to confess.

4. Who finds Rhisiart's dead body?
(a) Prior Robert.
(b) Sioned.
(c) Engelard.
(d) Bened.

5. Where does Prior Robert suggest they take Brother Columbanus after they witness his "falling sickness"?
(a) Columbanus' room.
(b) The monastery infirmary.
(c) A local hospital.
(d) The monastery garden.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do many of the townspeople react to Prior Robert's accusation in Rhisiart's death?

2. How do the townspeople treat the old man Padrig?

3. According to Winifred, why did a spring rise up in Wales?

4. When Sioned and Peredur arrive, what does Sioned say Rhisiart was doing the last time she saw him?

5. When the Welsh girl who meets Brother Cadfael recognizes him as a visitor from England, what does she do?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Brother Cadfael demonstrate his cleverness when speaking to Abbot Heribert about the expedition to obtain St. Winifred's bones?

2. What is Father Huw's news after he meets with the heads of the parish?

3. What is the interaction between Prior Robert and Brother John when it is decided to hold Engelard prisoner?

4. What do we learn about Prior Robert from his behavior toward the townspeople of Gwytherin as he tries to get his proposal approved?

5. How does Brother Jerome's dream of Winifred benefit Brother Columbanus?

6. What is Prior Robert's goal in acquiring a relic?

7. How does Brother Jerome's dream about St. Winifred affect Prior Robert?

8. What does Brother Cadfael confide to Cal regarding the transfer of St. Winifred to Shrewsbury?

9. What confuses Father Huw and the Welsh girl Brother Cadfael meets regarding Prior Robert's mission?

10. What are Father Huw's views on the approval of Prior Robert's proposal by Bishop David and Prince Owain and the approval of the townspeople?

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