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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. Where is Brother Columbanus when he awakens to a soft voice calling out to him?
(a) St. Winifred's altar.
(b) Rhisiart's grave.
(c) Sioned's house.
(d) Bened's house.

2. Which law official arrives to investigate Rhisiart's murder?
(a) The sheriff.
(b) The prince's bailiff.
(c) Prince Owain.
(d) Bishop David.

3. What do Sioned and Brother Cadfael think Brother Columbanus might be trying to do after claiming to reveal the solution to Rhisiart's murder?
(a) Trick the real murderer into confessing.
(b) Conveniently close the case.
(c) Covertly threaten Sioned.
(d) Speed up the process of obtaining St. Winifred's remains.

4. After Sioned and Brother Cadfael discuss Brother Columbanus' possible motives for killing Rhisiart, what is Sioned determined to do?
(a) Find St. Winifred's remains.
(b) Prove that Prince Cradoc was not evil.
(c) Avenge her father's death.
(d) Atone for her sin of accusing holy men of a crime.

5. During a rest on the way back to Shrewsbury, what does Brother Jerome tell Brother Cadfael about St. Winifred's bones?
(a) That Brother Cadfael should have more faith in the power of St. Winifred's bones.
(b) Her bones have crumbled to dust.
(c) Her bones have begun to bring miracles.
(d) Her bones are not in her coffin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who appears and causes Brother Columbanus to run out?

2. In Brother Columbanus' dream, after St. Winifred forgives Rhisiart, what else does she offer him?

3. What does Brother Cadfael tell Sioned about his plot to trap Brother Columbanus?

4. How does Prior Robert feel when he hears Bened's story of what is happening at St. Winifred's former grave?

5. The day after Bened brings news of Gwytherin to Brother Cadfael, in addition to Prior Robert, whom else does he greet?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Dame Branwen's behavior help build suspicion against Brother Columbanus?

2. What is Peredur's confession at Rhisiart's funeral?

3. What is Brother Cadfael's plan to trap Rhisiart's murderer while the vigil is held at St. Winifred's grave?

4. How does Brother John take advantage of his punishment?

5. What are Brother Columbanus' possible motives, according to Sioned and Brother Cadfael?

6. How does Brother Cadfael explain miracles?

7. What news does Bened relay to Brother Cadfael during Bened's pilgrimage to Walsingham?

8. How does Prior Robert deal with Brother Cadfael's plan to trap Rhisiart's murderer while the vigil is held at St. Winifred's grave?

9. Contrast Brother Cadfael's thoughts about St. Winifred and Prince Cradoc with those of the community regarding St. Winifred and Prince Cradoc.

10. How does Brother Cadfael capitalize on the people's faith and belief in miracles when he conceals Brother Columbanus' death?

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