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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Brother Columbanus look the morning after Rhisiart's murder?
(a) Rested.
(b) Excited.
(c) Angry.
(d) Withdrawn.

2. What does Cal mean when he tells Brother Cadfael, "Sweeten him and you'll get your way."
(a) If they "sweet-talk" Prior Robert into leaving Gwytherin, they will get their way.
(b) If they "sweeten" Prior Robert, that is, if they get him to act kindlier, they will get their way.
(c) If they appeal to Rhisiart in the appropriate way, the townspeople will follow.
(d) If they bribe Rhisiart with sweets, he will change his mind and so will the townspeople.

3. Who does Prior Robert ask to tell Winifred's life story?
(a) Brother Jerome.
(b) Abbot Heribert.
(c) Brother Columbanus.
(d) Brother Rhys.

4. What is special about the spring that Winifred describes in the dream?
(a) It gives one the ability to live forever.
(b) It has healing power.
(c) It gives immediate sainthood.
(d) It gives one the power to see into the future.

5. How does the Welsh girl react when Brother Cadfael tells her about the purpose of the monks' visit?
(a) With anger.
(b) With fright.
(c) With joy.
(d) With surprise.

6. What does Brother Cadfael notice about the ground beside Rhisiart's body?
(a) It has ruts in it.
(b) It has been swept clean of footprints.
(c) It is dry.
(d) It is wet.

7. What is Engelard's alibi when Rhisiart was killed?
(a) Engelard was picking up supplies in a nearby town.
(b) Engelard went for a ride on his horse.
(c) Engelard was tending to the births of two calves.
(d) Engelard was at a prayer sevice at St. Winifred's chapel.

8. When the Welsh girl who meets Brother Cadfael recognizes him as a visitor from England, what does she do?
(a) Runs away.
(b) Offers him and the other monks a place to stay.
(c) Speaks a few words in English to him.
(d) Invites him to go for a walk.

9. What is Prior Robert's tone of voice when he talks about acquiring a relic for the abbey?
(a) He whines.
(b) He is sarcastic.
(c) He is belligerent.
(d) He cries.

10. Where is Brother Cadfael working when he is called for mass?
(a) In the monastery kitchen.
(b) In the monastery garden.
(c) In the monastery library.
(d) In the church sanctuary.

11. What is the relationship between Sioned and Peredur, Cadwallon's son?
(a) Good friends.
(b) Lovers.
(c) They are not acquainted.
(d) Enemies.

12. How does Brother Cadfael persuade Abbot Heribert that he is necessary on the expedition to Gwytherin?
(a) Brother Cadfael will help protect Prior Robert.
(b) Brother Cadfael will be a Welsh translator.
(c) Brother Cadfael will acquire herbs for medicinal use.
(d) Brother Cadfael will watch over Brother John.

13. How do the townspeople treat the old man Padrig?
(a) With respect.
(b) With disgust.
(c) They ignore him.
(d) With caution.

14. What does Brother Cadfael do after Prior Robert dismisses him and Brother John after Father Huw says he will plan a meeting?
(a) Goes to a local tavern.
(b) Plays cards with Brother John.
(c) Explores the area.
(d) Goes to sleep.

15. After Engelard is named as a suspect in Rhisiart's murder, whom does Sioned accuse of having the strongest motive to kill her father?
(a) Bened.
(b) Prior Robert and the monks.
(c) Peredur.
(d) Engelard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Prior Robert ecstatic about the dream of Winifred?

2. Who gives an herbal mixture to Brother Columbanus to help him sleep?

3. According to Cal, the ploughman, why does Bened believe he will not be able to marry Sioned?

4. How does Peredur react when he hears the message Brother Cadfael relays to him from Sioned?

5. To get his proposal approved, what characteristic of Rhisiart does Father Huw tell Prior Robert to appeal to?

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