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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Prior Robert suggest they take Brother Columbanus after they witness his "falling sickness"?
(a) A local hospital.
(b) The monastery infirmary.
(c) Columbanus' room.
(d) The monastery garden.

2. Whom does Father Huw tell Prior Robert that the saints live to honor?
(a) Themselves.
(b) Their parents.
(c) The Lord.
(d) Other saints.

3. What does Brother Cadfael do after Prior Robert dismisses him and Brother John after Father Huw says he will plan a meeting?
(a) Explores the area.
(b) Goes to a local tavern.
(c) Goes to sleep.
(d) Plays cards with Brother John.

4. What does Father Huw offer the monks from Shrewsbury when they arrive at Gwytherin?
(a) Food and shelter.
(b) Parcels of land.
(c) Jobs.
(d) Advice.

5. Who does Prior Robert assign to care for Brother Columbanus after Brother Columbanus suffers his "falling sickness"?
(a) Brother John.
(b) Brother Rhys.
(c) Brother Jerome.
(d) Brother Cadfael.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives an herbal mixture to Brother Columbanus to help him sleep?

2. Who rules the territory that includes Gwytherin?

3. After Prior Robert talks about the importance of acquiring a relic for the abbey, why do the brothers run outside?

4. How does Brother Cadfael persuade Abbot Heribert that he is necessary on the expedition to Gwytherin?

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

(see the answer key)

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