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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 is the occupation of the man that the Welsh girl meets?
(a) Bird-caller.
(b) Sheep-caller.
(c) Ox-caller.
(d) Swine-caller.

2. How does Brother Cadfael feel when he learns about Cal?
(a) Anxious.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Surprised.

3. What is "falling sickness"?
(a) Hypochondria.
(b) Frequent fainting spells.
(c) Dizzy spells.
(d) Frequent seizures.

4. What is Prior Robert's tone of voice when he talks about acquiring a relic for the abbey?
(a) He is belligerent.
(b) He cries.
(c) He is sarcastic.
(d) He whines.

5. After Prior Robert attempts to bribe Rhisiart to get approval for his proposal, how does Father Huw treat Prior Robert?
(a) With kindness.
(b) With anger.
(c) With impatience.
(d) With sympathy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brother Cadfael do after Prior Robert dismisses him and Brother John after Father Huw says he will plan a meeting?

2. What are the results when Brother Richard looks for Rhisiart?

3. What does Brother Cadfael notice about the arrow sticking out of Rhisiart's chest?

4. What is the relationship between Sioned and Peredur, Cadwallon's son?

5. Who does Prior Robert say has approved his mission to Gwytherin?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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