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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sioned appear to Brother Columbanus when she pretends to be St. Winifred?
(a) Dressed in grave rags.
(b) Dressed in her father's clothing.
(c) Dressed in a flowing white gown.
(d) Dressed as a nun.

2. How does Prior Robert feel when he hears Bened's story of what is happening at St. Winifred's former grave?
(a) Angry.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Disappointed.
(d) Joyful.

3. Who is Engelard's new lord?
(a) Brother Cadfael.
(b) Sioned's uncle.
(c) Cadwallon.
(d) Sioned.

4. How does Sioned feel, knowing that Peredur did not murder her father?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Excited.
(c) Concerned.
(d) Suspicious.

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

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

7. How does Brother Cadfael feel when he discovers the condition of the bottle of poppy seed syrup?
(a) Suspicious.
(b) Disgusted.
(c) Betrayed.
(d) Embarrassed.

8. According to the voice, what was the man sent by St. Winifred supposed to enforce?
(a) Her will to be moved to Shrewsbury.
(b) Her will to avenge the death of Prince Cradoc.
(c) Her will to remain in Gwytherin.
(d) Her will to see that Sioned and Engelard are married.

9. What is strange about the contents of the bottle of poppy seed syrup with which Brother Cadfael wants to treat Dame Branwen?
(a) It is an unusual color.
(b) A large amount is missing.
(c) The bottle is empty.
(d) It has a strange odor.

10. Who tries to rouse Brother Columbanus from his trance during the vigil on the third night?
(a) Brother Cadfael.
(b) Father Huw.
(c) Annest.
(d) Prior Robert.

11. Where are Prior Robert and the other brothers gathered when Sioned and her servants approach?
(a) Inside St. Winifred's chapel.
(b) St. Winifred's grave.
(c) At the scene of Rhisiart's murder.
(d) In Bened's home.

12. 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.

13. What brings Brother John and Annest together?
(a) A prayer vigil.
(b) Brother John's punishment.
(c) Questioning by the law officer.
(d) Rhisiart's funeral.

14. Who is going to help Brother John escape before Brother John can be arrested?
(a) Sioned.
(b) Bened.
(c) Cal.
(d) Brother Cadfael.

15. Who understands Dame Branwen's condition and wants to help her?
(a) Brother Columbanus.
(b) Sioned.
(c) Peredur.
(d) Annest.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Brother Cadfael feel about Prince Cradoc while he digs for St. Winifred's remains?

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

3. What keeps the people from making Brother Columbanus a saint?

4. In secret, how does Brother Cadfael think St. Winifred feels about the outcome of the events involving her remains?

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

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