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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. Because the prince has gone south and the sheriff and bailiff are tending to business while he is gone, what won't they have time to do?
(a) Deal with Brother John's crime.
(b) Investigate Rhisiart's murder.
(c) Attend a vigil at St. Winifred's grave.
(d) Arrest Prior Robert for bribery.

2. How long does Prior Robert tell the men to stay at St. Winifred's chapel?
(a) Until it is completely dark outside.
(b) Until he calls them.
(c) Until they are sure Rhisiart isn't coming to the chapel.
(d) Unitl they hear the evening bells for Vespers.

3. Why does the Welsh girl who meets Brother Cadfael become nervous when he speaks to her?
(a) The English are looked upon with suspicion.
(b) He speaks Welsh.
(c) Her boyfriend is standing behind Brother Cadfael.
(d) She doesn't understand English.

4. Where does Prior Robert suggest they take Brother Columbanus after they witness his "falling sickness"?
(a) A local hospital.
(b) The monastery infirmary.
(c) Columbanus' room.
(d) The monastery garden.

5. How does Prior Robert feel about the abbot's decision to allow Brother Cadfael and Brother John to accompany him to Gwytherin?
(a) Suspicious.
(b) Unaffected.
(c) Unhappy.
(d) Grateful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first to voice his opinion at the town meeting to discuss Prior Robert's proposal?

2. Along with Brother Jerome, whom does Prior Robert send to St. Winifred's chapel?

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?

4. When he receives the invitation from Prior Robert to work out their differences, what does Rhisiart say about threats and bribes?

5. How does Father Huw feel when he learns of the approval of Prior Robert's mission?

Short Essay Questions

1. What clues does Brother Cadfael discover at the scene where Rhisiart was murdered?

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

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

4. Contrast Brother Cadfael's approach to dealing with the townspeople with Prior Robert's approach to dealing with the townspeople.

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

6. What is the relationship between Engelard and Rhisiart?

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

8. What is Father Huw's news after he meets with the heads of the parish?

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

10. At the end of Chapter 4, after Rhisiart's death, who are the suspects and why?

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