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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

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 construction of it.
(d) The slant of it.

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

3. What does Father Huw warn Prior Robert about regarding the approval of his proposal?
(a) The townspeople will probably not approve.
(b) Bishop David and Prince Owain will probably not approve.
(c) Prior Robert's followers are likely to turn against him.
(d) God will punish Prior Robert for his selfishness.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Prior Robert request a private meeting away from the townspeople regarding his proposal?

2. What does Brother Columbanus say is the only thing he will take in until they accomplish their goal?

3. Who does Prior Robert say killed Rhisiart?

4. What events, as explained to Prior Robert, prove that St. Winifred must be powerful and supremely worthy of honor?

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

(see the answer key)

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