View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Prior Robert feel about the abbot's decision to allow Brother Cadfael and Brother John to accompany him to Gwytherin?
(a) Grateful.
(b) Unhappy.
(c) Suspicious.
(d) Unaffected.

2. Why does Prince Cradoc cut off Winifred's head?
(a) To keep her from telling of his cruel behavior toward her.
(b) To join a cult that practices black magic.
(c) To prove his bravery to the king.
(d) To show that if he can't have her, no one can.

3. Why does the Welsh girl who meets Brother Cadfael become nervous when he speaks to her?
(a) Her boyfriend is standing behind Brother Cadfael.
(b) He speaks Welsh.
(c) She doesn't understand English.
(d) The English are looked upon with suspicion.

4. Why does Prior Robert think the journey to Gwytherin proceeded so smoothly?
(a) Brother Cadfael and Brother John were integral to the success of the journey.
(b) Divine intervention.
(c) Prior Robert commends himself for planning the trip so well.
(d) Abbot Heribert accompanies them.

5. Why is Father Huw planning a meeting for the day after the monks arrive in Gwytherin?
(a) To put Prior Robert on trial.
(b) To find jobs for the monks.
(c) To discuss Prior Robert's proposal.
(d) To find housing for the monks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is "falling sickness"?

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

3. What does Father Huw warn Prior Robert about regarding the approval of his proposal?

4. According to Winifred, why did a spring rise up in Wales?

5. How does Father Huw feel when he learns of the approval of Prior Robert's mission?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 331 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample