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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 event does Prior Robert not allow to bother him now that he believes his mission was successful?
(a) The dull and dreary weather.
(b) Sioned and Engelard's marriage.
(c) Brother John's escape.
(d) The long trip back to Shrewsbury.

2. While he is digging for St. Winifred's remains, how does Brother Cadfael imagine St. Winifred?
(a) As a girl devoted to God.
(b) As a cunning schemer.
(c) As a girl in love with a prince.
(d) As a wild, carefree spirit.

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

4. The day after Bened brings news of Gwytherin to Brother Cadfael, in addition to Prior Robert, whom else does he greet?
(a) Abbot Heribert.
(b) Brother Richard.
(c) Brother John.
(d) Brother Jerome.

5. What does Brother Cadfael hope for Rhisiart, who is buried in the same grave with St. Winifred in Gwytherin?
(a) Rhisiart will receive the same honors as St. Winifred.
(b) Rhisiart is with Sioned's mother.
(c) Rhisiart can forgive Brother Columbanus.
(d) Rhisiart will watch over Sioned and Engelard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who interrupts Bened while he is telling of what is occurring at St. Winifred's former grave?

2. What excuse does Prior Robert give for not being able to help Brother Richard hold vigil on the second night?

3. Where are Prior Robert and the other brothers gathered when Sioned and her servants approach?

4. What does Sioned want Peredur to do before they bury Rhisiart?

5. What is the topic of discussion at the meeting Brother Cadfael goes to after leaving Father Huw?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Brother Cadfael believe about St. Winifred when Sioned tells him why she deviated from the plan to get Brother Columbanus to confess to her father's murder?

2. 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?

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

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

5. Describe the behavior of Dame Branwen, Peredur's mother, as Brother Cadfael sees her when Father Huw asks him to help.

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

7. What does Brother Cadfael do to manage Prior Robert when Bened tells of the miracles occurring at St. Winifred's former grave?

8. What does Brother Cadfael believe about the miracles St. Winifred is creating at her true grave in Gwytherin?

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

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

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