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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 does Father Huw say when Rhisiart doesn't come to the meeting with Prior Robert?
(a) Rhisiart never intentionally misses a scheduled meeting.
(b) Rhisiart is very busy and is frequently late for meetings.
(c) Rhisiart sent a message that he needs to change the meeting place and time.
(d) Rhisiart misses meetings that he considers unimportant.

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

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

4. What is the problem with Engelard's alibi when Rhisiart was killed?
(a) Engelard doesn't own a horse.
(b) He was alone.
(c) There was no prayer service held at St. Winifred's chapel that day.
(d) The town from which Engelard claimed to get supplies is a day away from Gwytherin.

5. How does Engelard become a suspect in Rhisiart's murder?
(a) A witness saw Engelard with Rhisiart shortly before Rhisiart's body was found.
(b) He acts nervous when he is questioned.
(c) He runs from the murder scene.
(d) His arrow killed Rhisiart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Prince Cradoc after he cuts off Winifred's head?

2. How does Brother Cadfael feel when he learns about Cal?

3. When the Welsh girl who meets Brother Cadfael recognizes him as a visitor from England, what does she do?

4. What does Prior Robert do when the monks arrive in Gwytherin?

5. What are the results when Brother Richard looks for Rhisiart?

Short Essay Questions

1. Contrast Brother Cadfael's and Brother John's devotion to Prior Robert with Brother Jerome's and Brother Columbanus' devotion to Prior Robert.

2. How does Brother Cadfael demonstrate his cleverness when speaking to Abbot Heribert about the expedition to obtain St. Winifred's bones?

3. What does Brother Cadfael confide to Cal regarding the transfer of St. Winifred to Shrewsbury?

4. The morning after Rhisiart's murder, why does Brother Columbanus look withdrawn and distracted?

5. What do we learn about Prior Robert from his behavior toward the townspeople of Gwytherin as he tries to get his proposal approved?

6. What do we learn about Brother John from his reaction to Prior Robert's desire to obtain relics for the abbey?

7. What is Prior Robert's goal in acquiring a relic?

8. After Prior Robert hears Father Huw's news from the meeting with the heads of the parish, what does he do?

9. What do we learn about Brother Cadfael from his response to Rhisiart's murder?

10. What is Father Huw's news after he meets with the heads of the parish?

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