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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Along with Brother Jerome, whom does Prior Robert send to St. Winifred's chapel?
(a) Brother Cadfael.
(b) Brother Richard.
(c) Brother Columbanus.
(d) Father Huw.

3. What weapon actually killed Rhisiart?
(a) A knife.
(b) An arrow.
(c) A large stone.
(d) Poison.

4. What does Brother Cadfael learn about the home of Bened, the town smith?
(a) Small nightly gatherings are held there.
(b) It is haunted.
(c) Travelers use it as a rest stop.
(d) It was once an abbey.

5. When Engelard arrives at Rhisiart's murder scene, what does Sioned ask him to do?
(a) Help her to get Prior Robert to confess.
(b) Run away.
(c) Confess.
(d) Lie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of the man that the Welsh girl meets?

2. Why does Rhisiart agree not to tell the townspeople that Prior Robert tried to bribe him?

3. What do the townspeople decide to do with Engelard until a law official arrives to investigate Rhisiart's death?

4. Why is Father Huw planning a meeting for the day after the monks arrive in Gwytherin?

5. Why does the Welsh girl who meets Brother Cadfael become nervous when he speaks to her?

(see the answer key)

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