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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sioned want to do when she first reaches the murder scene of her father?
(a) Kill Prior Robert.
(b) Pray and meditate.
(c) Run and hide.
(d) Throw herself on her father's body.

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

3. What do Brother John and Brother Cadfael learn that the Welsh people seem to value after Padrig speaks to them about the town meeting?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Fairness.
(c) Money.
(d) Sacrifice.

4. What does Prior Robert want to do with Brother John after Brother John grabs the leg of the man who chases Engelard?
(a) Send him to England in exile.
(b) Send him back to the monastery.
(c) Hold him prisoner.
(d) Eject him from the brotherhood.

5. Why does Prior Robert send the men to St. Winifred's chapel?
(a) To steal St. Winifred's bones.
(b) To escort Rhisiart to the meeting.
(c) To cast them as suspects in a murder.
(d) To pray for their cause.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Cal, the ploughman, why does Bened believe he will not be able to marry Sioned?

2. As Brother Cadfael and Sioned discuss Rhisiart's murder, whom do they agree did not murder Rhisiart?

3. How does Brother Cadfael feel when he learns about Cal?

4. According to Prior Robert, why is it important for the abbey to obtain a relic?

5. What weapon is Engelard an expert at using?

(see the answer key)

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