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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do many of the townspeople react to Prior Robert's accusation in Rhisiart's death?
(a) They send out a search party to find the murderer.
(b) They accuse Prior Robert of bribing someone to kill Rhisiart.
(c) They fall to their knees.
(d) They start a riot.

2. 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) Pray and meditate.
(c) Kill Prior Robert.
(d) Run and hide.

3. How does the Welsh girl react when Brother Cadfael tells her about the purpose of the monks' visit?
(a) With surprise.
(b) With joy.
(c) With fright.
(d) With anger.

4. Why does Prior Robert request a private meeting away from the townspeople regarding his proposal?
(a) He fears for his life.
(b) The meeting with the townspeople was adjourned.
(c) His arguments are having no affect.
(d) He is feeling ill.

5. What is Prior Robert's only solid argument to get his proposal approved?
(a) St. Winifred will take her wrath out upon anyone who stands in the way of her transfer.
(b) St. Winifred asked the monks of Shrewsbury to move her to a place where she will be honored.
(c) The bishop and the prince have approved his proposal.
(d) The English people need St. Winifred's favors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Prior Robert assign to care for Brother Columbanus after Brother Columbanus suffers his "falling sickness"?

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

3. What is Father Huw's job in Gwytherin?

4. What does Prior Robert do when it is stated that Engelard is the prime suspect in the murder of Rhisiart?

5. How does Prior Robert feel about the abbot's decision to allow Brother Cadfael and Brother John to accompany him to Gwytherin?

(see the answer key)

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