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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Sioned and Brother Cadfael think Brother Columbanus might be trying to do after claiming to reveal the solution to Rhisiart's murder?
(a) Trick the real murderer into confessing.
(b) Conveniently close the case.
(c) Speed up the process of obtaining St. Winifred's remains.
(d) Covertly threaten Sioned.

2. How long does Prior Robert tell the men to stay at St. Winifred's chapel?
(a) Until he calls them.
(b) Until they are sure Rhisiart isn't coming to the chapel.
(c) Unitl they hear the evening bells for Vespers.
(d) Until it is completely dark outside.

3. How does Prior Robert feel about the abbot's decision to allow Brother Cadfael and Brother John to accompany him to Gwytherin?
(a) Unhappy.
(b) Grateful.
(c) Suspicious.
(d) Unaffected.

4. When he receives the invitation from Prior Robert to work out their differences, what does Rhisiart say about threats and bribes?
(a) The amount of the bribe will need to be increased.
(b) He truly believes the threat about St. Winifred's wrath.
(c) Threats and bribes won't change his opinion.
(d) He will accept the bribe as it is offered.

5. What weapon is Engelard an expert at using?
(a) Sword.
(b) Dagger.
(c) Slingshot.
(d) Bow and arrow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Prior Robert's only solid argument to get his proposal approved?

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

3. After Brother John grabs the leg of the man who chases Engelard, who is furious with Brother John?

4. What do Brother John and Brother Cadfael learn that the Welsh people seem to value after Padrig speaks to them about the town meeting?

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

(see the answer key)

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