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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the topic of discussion at the meeting Brother Cadfael goes to after leaving Father Huw?
(a) A woman's place in society.
(b) Dame Branwen's condition.
(c) How divided the town has become.
(d) Rhisiart's holdings.

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) Annest is a deaf-mute.
(c) Annest is blind.
(d) John only speaks Welsh and Annest only speaks English.

3. What does Brother Cadfael realize when Prior Robert tries to bribe Rhisiart to get him to approve his proposal?
(a) It will work.
(b) It is wrong.
(c) Prior Robert will need to bribe others as well.
(d) It could cost Prior Robert his life.

4. When he receives the invitation from Prior Robert to work out their differences, what does Rhisiart say about threats and bribes?
(a) He truly believes the threat about St. Winifred's wrath.
(b) He will accept the bribe as it is offered.
(c) The amount of the bribe will need to be increased.
(d) Threats and bribes won't change his opinion.

5. To what does Prior Robert invite Rhisiart so Prior Robert can try to work out their differences?
(a) Vespers.
(b) Lunch.
(c) Dinner.
(d) A prayer meeting.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do the heads of the parish want Prior Robert to take St. Winifred's remains?

2. What weapon actually killed Rhisiart?

3. Who understands Dame Branwen's condition and wants to help her?

4. What does Annest ask Brother Cadfael about her relationship with Brother John?

5. What does Brother Cadfael say about the solution to the murder Brother Columbanus' dream brings?

(see the answer key)

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