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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Brother Cadfael notice about the arrow sticking out of Rhisiart's chest?
(a) The length of it.
(b) The inscription on it.
(c) The slant of it.
(d) The construction of it.

2. When do the heads of the parish want Prior Robert to take St. Winifred's remains?
(a) That day.
(b) During the week of the festival of St. Winifred.
(c) In three days.
(d) The next day.

3. After Prior Robert talks about the importance of acquiring a relic for the abbey, why do the brothers run outside?
(a) They want to get away from Prior Robert.
(b) They hear a loud crash.
(c) Visitors appear at the gate of the monastery.
(d) They hear a loud cry.

4. What does Sioned ask Father Huw and Brother Jerome, who are holding the first vigil, to do?
(a) Place their hands on Rhisiart's heart and pray for him.
(b) Guard Rhisiart's body.
(c) Light a candle for everyone who visits Rhisiart's body.
(d) Carry Rhisiart's coffin to his grave.

5. When Brother Cadfael asks Sioned to remove her father's clothes, what does he ask her to take note of?
(a) If any articles of clothing are missing.
(b) Where his clothes are bloodstained.
(c) Where his clothes are torn.
(d) Where his clothes are wet and dry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Prior Robert say has approved his mission to Gwytherin?

2. Where are Prior Robert and the other brothers gathered when Sioned and her servants approach?

3. Why is Prior Robert ecstatic about the dream of Winifred?

4. Who finds Rhisiart's dead body?

5. What weapon is Engelard an expert at using?

(see the answer key)

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