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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. Why does Prior Robert send the men to St. Winifred's chapel?
(a) To escort Rhisiart to the meeting.
(b) To pray for their cause.
(c) To steal St. Winifred's bones.
(d) To cast them as suspects in a murder.

2. What does Father Huw say when Rhisiart doesn't come to the meeting with Prior Robert?
(a) Rhisiart misses meetings that he considers unimportant.
(b) Rhisiart is very busy and is frequently late for meetings.
(c) Rhisiart never intentionally misses a scheduled meeting.
(d) Rhisiart sent a message that he needs to change the meeting place and time.

3. What is Prior Robert's only solid argument to get his proposal approved?
(a) St. Winifred will take her wrath out upon anyone who stands in the way of her transfer.
(b) St. Winifred asked the monks of Shrewsbury to move her to a place where she will be honored.
(c) The bishop and the prince have approved his proposal.
(d) The English people need St. Winifred's favors.

4. What do the townspeople decide to do with Engelard until a law official arrives to investigate Rhisiart's death?
(a) Free him, as long as he agrees to remain in Gwytherin.
(b) Hold him prisoner.
(c) Send him back to England.
(d) Put him in the custody of Brother Cadfael.

5. What does Sioned want to do when she first reaches the murder scene of her father?
(a) Kill Prior Robert.
(b) Run and hide.
(c) Throw herself on her father's body.
(d) Pray and meditate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the heads of the parish tell Father Huw that Prior Robert may take St. Winifred's remains?

2. During Vespers, whom does Prior Robert warn the townspeople about as a threat to get his way?

3. To what does Prior Robert invite Rhisiart so Prior Robert can try to work out their differences?

4. Regarding Rhisiart's murder, what do Bened and the townspeople believe about the monks?

5. What is the problem with Engelard's alibi when Rhisiart was killed?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Rhisiart doesn't come to the dinner meeting to work out the differences with Prior Robert, what does Prior Robert believe about him?

2. What is Brother Cadfael's explanation about holy men when Bened expresses confusion about who may have killed Rhisiart?

3. What do we learn about Brother John from his reaction to Prior Robert's desire to obtain relics for the abbey?

4. After Prior Robert discusses acquiring a relic, how do the monks care for Brother Columbanus when he has an episode of "falling sickness"?

5. How do Rhisiart and Sioned treat each other, especially regarding marriage?

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

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

8. How does Prior Robert attempt to get Rhisiart to agree to his proposal during the private discussion away from the public meeting?

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

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

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