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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 do Brother John and Brother Cadfael learn that the Welsh people seem to value after Padrig speaks to them about the town meeting?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Money.
(c) Fairness.
(d) Sacrifice.

2. Why does Brother Cadfael believe Cal remains quiet about Sioned's feelings of love?
(a) Cal doesn't want to endanger his own life.
(b) Cal is afraid he will lose his job.
(c) Cal doesn't want to endanger Sioned's life.
(d) Cal sympathizes with Sioned.

3. What does Brother Columbanus say is the only thing he will take in until they accomplish their goal?
(a) Vegetables.
(b) Mead.
(c) A rare herb.
(d) Water.

4. According to Winifred, why did a spring rise up in Wales?
(a) It is where she is buried.
(b) It is where she was born.
(c) It is where she was martyred.
(d) It is where an ancient abbey once stood.

5. Who disputes Prior Robert's accusation, stating that Rhisiart may have been obstructing the plans of others?
(a) Bened.
(b) Engelard.
(c) Peredur.
(d) Brother John.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Sioned accuse Prior Robert, regarding her father?

2. How does Prior Robert feel when Sioned tells him about the last time she saw Rhisiart?

3. Who gives an herbal mixture to Brother Columbanus to help him sleep?

4. To get his proposal approved, what characteristic of Rhisiart does Father Huw tell Prior Robert to appeal to?

5. Why does Prior Robert send the men to St. Winifred's chapel?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Prior Robert try to avoid a debate with Father Huw regarding Prior Robert's proposal?

3. Contrast Brother Cadfael's and Brother John's devotion to Prior Robert with Brother Jerome's and Brother Columbanus' devotion to Prior Robert.

4. The morning after Rhisiart's murder, why does Brother Columbanus look withdrawn and distracted?

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

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

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

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

9. 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?

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

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