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

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) Suspicious.
(b) Grateful.
(c) Unaffected.
(d) Unhappy.

2. After Brother John grabs the leg of the man who chases Engelard, who is furious with Brother John?
(a) Prior Robert.
(b) Peredur.
(c) Brother Cadfael.
(d) Sioned.

3. Who does Prior Robert say killed Rhisiart?
(a) Brother John.
(b) Bened.
(c) St. Winifred.
(d) Peredur.

4. Why does Brother Cadfael want to become acquainted with the man whom the Welsh girl meets?
(a) To teach Brother Cadfael his trade.
(b) To help Brother Cadfael understand the workings of Gwytherin.
(c) To teach Brother Cadfael to speak Welsh.
(d) To give Brother Cadfael a place to stay.

5. What does the Welsh girl do after she speaks to Brother Cadfael about the monks' mission?
(a) Continues to talk, but changes the subject.
(b) Runs away.
(c) Continues with her needlework.
(d) Attends to the sheep she was herding.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For what reason does Prior Robert think that Rhisiart didn't come to their meeting to work out their differences?

3. Along with Brother Jerome, whom does Prior Robert send to St. Winifred's chapel?

4. After Engelard is named as a suspect in Rhisiart's murder, whom does Sioned accuse of having the strongest motive to kill her father?

5. What does Brother Cadfael realize when Prior Robert tries to bribe Rhisiart to get him to approve his proposal?

(see the answer key)

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