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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. What does Brother Cadfael realize when Prior Robert tries to bribe Rhisiart to get him to approve his proposal?
(a) It will work.
(b) It could cost Prior Robert his life.
(c) Prior Robert will need to bribe others as well.
(d) It is wrong.

2. Who does Prior Robert say has approved his mission to Gwytherin?
(a) Bishop David and Prince Owain.
(b) God.
(c) The townspeople.
(d) All of Prior Robert's followers.

3. After Engelard is named as a suspect in Rhisiart's murder, whom does Sioned accuse of having the strongest motive to kill her father?
(a) Engelard.
(b) Peredur.
(c) Bened.
(d) Prior Robert and the monks.

4. What is the nature of the message Brother Cadfael relays to Peredur from Sioned?
(a) Anger.
(b) Appreciation.
(c) Disappointment.
(d) Agreement to marriage.

5. What does Brother Cadfael do after Prior Robert dismisses him and Brother John after Father Huw says he will plan a meeting?
(a) Goes to a local tavern.
(b) Goes to sleep.
(c) Plays cards with Brother John.
(d) Explores the area.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brother Cadfael realize about the myth explained to him by Sioned?

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

3. How long does Prior Robert tell the men to stay at St. Winifred's chapel?

4. What weapon is Engelard an expert at using?

5. Why does the Welsh girl who meets Brother Cadfael become nervous when he speaks to her?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Father Huw's role in the discussion regarding Prior Robert's proposal?

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

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

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

6. What is Father Huw's advice to Prior Robert about getting Rhisiart to agree to his proposal?

7. After finding that the front of Rhisiart's clothing is wet and the back of his clothing is dry, what do Brother Cadfael and Sioned determine about Rhisiart's death?

8. What myth about a murderer going near or touching the murder victim does Sioned relate to Brother Cadfael?

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

10. Contrast Engelard's views on running away from Rhisiart's murder scene with Peredur's reaction to running away.

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