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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Prior Robert and Brother Richard sleep on the night they arrive in Gwytherin?
(a) Rhisiart's home.
(b) Father Huw's home.
(c) Bened's home.
(d) Cadwallon's home.

2. Why do the heads of the parish tell Father Huw that Prior Robert may take St. Winifred's remains?
(a) They think Rhisiart's murder is a sign of St. Winifred's wrath.
(b) They are tired of the bickering and tension.
(c) They think the monks have brought bad luck and want them gone.
(d) Prior Robert bribed them with a substantial amount of money.

3. What does Brother Cadfael learn about the home of Bened, the town smith?
(a) It was once an abbey.
(b) Small nightly gatherings are held there.
(c) It is haunted.
(d) Travelers use it as a rest stop.

4. Why does Rhisiart agree not to tell the townspeople that Prior Robert tried to bribe him?
(a) The townspeople will try to kill Prior Robert.
(b) He is ashamed of Prior Robert.
(c) The townspeople will be upset with Rhisiart for not accepting the bribe.
(d) The townspoeple will want more money.

5. Who is Sioned supposed to marry?
(a) Bened.
(b) Engelard.
(c) Peredur.
(d) Cal.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Brother Cadfael feel when he discovers the condition of the bottle of poppy seed syrup?

2. What do Brother John and Brother Cadfael learn that the Welsh people seem to value after Padrig speaks to them about the town meeting?

3. Who is Sioned in love with?

4. What does Brother Cadfael realize about the myth explained to him by Sioned?

5. After Brother Cadfael gives Peredur the message from Sioned, what does he learn about Cal?

(see the answer key)

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