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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who changes his mind and allows Peredur to join the procession to St. Winifred's chapel?
(a) Prior Robert.
(b) Cadwallon.
(c) Father Huw.
(d) Peredur's mother.

2. Why do Brother John and Annest have to use a special method to communicate?
(a) John only speaks English and Annest only speaks Welsh.
(b) John only speaks Welsh and Annest only speaks English.
(c) Annest is a deaf-mute.
(d) Annest is blind.

3. What does Sioned ask Father Huw and Brother Jerome, who are holding the first vigil, to do?
(a) Place their hands on Rhisiart's heart and pray for him.
(b) Guard Rhisiart's body.
(c) Carry Rhisiart's coffin to his grave.
(d) Light a candle for everyone who visits Rhisiart's body.

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?
(a) Covertly threaten Sioned.
(b) Speed up the process of obtaining St. Winifred's remains.
(c) Trick the real murderer into confessing.
(d) Conveniently close the case.

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 does Bened tell Prior Robert about what is happening at the place that used to be St. Winifred's grave?
(a) There have not been any miracles that have occurred there.
(b) No visitors come to the grave.
(c) Sioned and Engleard have taken over the care of her grave.
(d) Many miracles are occurring.

7. Who interrupts Bened while he is telling of what is occurring at St. Winifred's former grave?
(a) Brother Cadfael.
(b) Brother Jerome.
(c) Prior Robert.
(d) Abbot Heribert.

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

9. To what does Brother Cadfael tell Sioned to personally invite Peredur?
(a) A vigil at St. Winifred's grave.
(b) Dinner.
(c) Rhisiart's funeral.
(d) Brother John's trial.

10. After Father Huw thanks Brother Cadfael, what does Father Huw admit to Brother Cadfael?
(a) He freezes with fear when faced with an emergency.
(b) He wishes he knew more about medicine.
(c) Women confuse him.
(d) He knows who killed Rhisiart.

11. 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) Brother John's escape.
(c) The long trip back to Shrewsbury.
(d) Sioned and Engelard's marriage.

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

13. When Sioned and her servants approach, what are Prior Robert and the other brothers doing?
(a) Talking.
(b) Praying.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Eating.

14. What does Annest ask Brother Cadfael about her relationship with Brother John?
(a) If her love for him is wicked.
(b) If Brother John can remain with her when the other brothers leave.
(c) If she should pursue her relationship with him.
(d) If Brother John has declared his love for her.

15. What detail did Brother Cadfael overlook regarding St. Winifred's coffin when the brothers come to carry it?
(a) It is too heavy.
(b) There is no way to transport it without it falling apart.
(c) It is not her coffin.
(d) It is too light.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who tells Peredur to go home after Peredur reacts to Sioned's request?

3. How does Brother Columbanus injure Sioned when he tries to kill her?

4. While he is digging for St. Winifred's remains, how does Brother Cadfael imagine St. Winifred?

5. How does Brother Columbanus die?

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