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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 notice about the arrow sticking out of Rhisiart's chest?
(a) The inscription on it.
(b) The construction of it.
(c) The slant of it.
(d) The length of it.

2. Why is Father Huw planning a meeting for the day after the monks arrive in Gwytherin?
(a) To put Prior Robert on trial.
(b) To find jobs for the monks.
(c) To find housing for the monks.
(d) To discuss Prior Robert's proposal.

3. Whom does Father Huw tell Prior Robert that the saints live to honor?
(a) Other saints.
(b) The Lord.
(c) Themselves.
(d) Their parents.

4. What does Brother Cadfael learn about the home of Bened, the town smith?
(a) It was once an abbey.
(b) Small nightly gatherings are held there.
(c) It is haunted.
(d) Travelers use it as a rest stop.

5. Of what does Sioned accuse Prior Robert, regarding her father?
(a) Killing him.
(b) Hiding him.
(c) Making him ill.
(d) Ruining his reputation.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Brother Columbanus look the morning after Rhisiart's murder?

2. How does Engelard become a suspect in Rhisiart's murder?

3. Why does Prince Cradoc cut off Winifred's head?

4. What is Prior Robert's tone of voice when he talks about acquiring a relic for the abbey?

5. After Prior Robert attempts to bribe Rhisiart to get approval for his proposal, how does Father Huw treat Prior Robert?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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?

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

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

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

10. What are Father Huw's views on the approval of Prior Robert's proposal by Bishop David and Prince Owain and the approval of the townspeople?

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