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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 do the heads of the parish tell Father Huw that Prior Robert may take St. Winifred's remains?
(a) They think Rhisiart's murder is a sign of St. Winifred's wrath.
(b) They think the monks have brought bad luck and want them gone.
(c) They are tired of the bickering and tension.
(d) Prior Robert bribed them with a substantial amount of money.

2. During Vespers, whom does Prior Robert warn the townspeople about as a threat to get his way?
(a) St. Winifred's descendants.
(b) Rhisiart.
(c) Prince Cradoc.
(d) The English people.

3. According to Cal, the ploughman, why does Bened believe he will not be able to marry Sioned?
(a) He is not handsome enough.
(b) He does not get along with Sioned's father.
(c) He does not have enough money.
(d) The difference in their ages.

4. When Sioned and Peredur arrive, what does Sioned say Rhisiart was doing the last time she saw him?
(a) Rhisiart was at their home.
(b) Rhisiart was entering St. Winifred's chapel.
(c) Rhisiart was on his way to help with the birth of two calves.
(d) Rhisiart was on his way to the meeting.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Brother Cadfael want to become acquainted with the man whom the Welsh girl meets?

3. Where is Brother Cadfael working when he is called for mass?

4. When do the heads of the parish want Prior Robert to take St. Winifred's remains?

5. Why is Prior Robert ecstatic about the dream of Winifred?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do we learn about Brother Cadfael from his response to Rhisiart's murder?

3. What is the expectation of the Welsh people of Gwytherin regarding murder?

4. What do Rhisiart and the townspeople believe about Prior Robert's proposal and how does Prior Robert respond?

5. What do Brother Cadfael and Brother John notice about the oxen and their relationship with the ox-caller?

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

7. Explain the warning that Padrig gives to Brother Cadfael and Brother John regarding the meeting about Prior Robert's proposal.

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

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

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