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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sioned want to do when she first reaches the murder scene of her father?
(a) Throw herself on her father's body.
(b) Kill Prior Robert.
(c) Run and hide.
(d) Pray and meditate.

2. Who finds Rhisiart's dead body?
(a) Engelard.
(b) Prior Robert.
(c) Bened.
(d) Sioned.

3. According to Prior Robert, why is it important for the abbey to obtain a relic?
(a) To bring prestige to the abbey.
(b) The relic will help attract tourists to the abbey, which will help them make money.
(c) It is the next step in the process for having the abbey declared a shrine.
(d) Every other abbey has a relic.

4. How does Brother Cadfael feel when he learns about Cal?
(a) Anxious.
(b) Surprised.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Relieved.

5. Which law official arrives to investigate Rhisiart's murder?
(a) The sheriff.
(b) The prince's bailiff.
(c) Prince Owain.
(d) Bishop David.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Brother Cadfael notice about the arrow sticking out of Rhisiart's chest?

3. How does Engelard become a suspect in Rhisiart's murder?

4. Who disputes Prior Robert's accusation, stating that Rhisiart may have been obstructing the plans of others?

5. What does Sioned ask Father Huw and Brother Jerome, who are holding the first vigil, to do?

(see the answer key)

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