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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. With whom does Peredur walk in the procession to St. Winifred's chapel?
(a) Father Huw.
(b) Brother Cadfael.
(c) Sioned.
(d) Prior Robert.

2. What is the purpose of Bened's trip to Walsingham?
(a) Business.
(b) Pilgrimage.
(c) Visiting family.
(d) Relocating.

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

4. What excuse does Prior Robert give for not being able to help Brother Richard hold vigil on the second night?
(a) He is busy with the bailiff.
(b) He is afraid to approach Rhisiart's body.
(c) He needs to meet with Prince Owain and Bishop David.
(d) The sheriff will be questioning him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who understands Dame Branwen's condition and wants to help her?

2. How does Peredur feel when he hears that Sioned and Engelard will be able to marry?

3. What are Sioned's servants carrying when they approach Prior Robert and the brothers?

4. What do Sioned and Brother Cadfael think Brother Columbanus might be trying to do after claiming to reveal the solution to Rhisiart's murder?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Brother Cadafel's plan to handle the situation involving St. Winifred's remains and Brother Columbanus' body?

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

3. What is Annest's concern about Brother John and how is her concern dealt with?

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

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

6. What does Brother Columbanus claim that St. Winifred told him in a dream?

7. How does Brother Cadfael explain miracles?

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

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

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

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