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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. Why does Brother Cadfael want to become acquainted with the man whom the Welsh girl meets?
(a) To teach Brother Cadfael to speak Welsh.
(b) To help Brother Cadfael understand the workings of Gwytherin.
(c) To give Brother Cadfael a place to stay.
(d) To teach Brother Cadfael his trade.

2. 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) Engelard.
(b) Peredur.
(c) Bened.
(d) Prior Robert and the monks.

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

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

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(d) Withdrawn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Brother Cadfael and Sioned decide that it does not make sense that Rhisiart's clothing was dry on the front and wet on the back?

2. Why does Rhisiart agree not to tell the townspeople that Prior Robert tried to bribe him?

3. Why does the Welsh girl who meets Brother Cadfael become nervous when he speaks to her?

4. According to Prior Robert, why is it important for the abbey to obtain a relic?

5. Why is Brother Cadfael skeptical when Prior Robert claims that it is a miracle when St. Winifred leads him to her grave?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do Brother Cadfael and Brother John notice about the oxen and their relationship with the ox-caller?

3. When Rhisiart doesn't come to the dinner meeting to work out the differences with Prior Robert, what does Prior Robert believe about him?

4. What myth about a murderer going near or touching the murder victim does Sioned relate to Brother Cadfael?

5. Contrast Engelard's views on running away from Rhisiart's murder scene with Peredur's reaction to running away.

6. How does Brother Jerome's dream about St. Winifred affect Prior Robert?

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

8. What is the relationship between Engelard and Rhisiart?

9. Contrast Brother Cadfael's approach to dealing with the townspeople with Prior Robert's approach to dealing with the townspeople.

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

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