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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Prior Robert think the journey to Gwytherin proceeded so smoothly?
(a) Abbot Heribert accompanies them.
(b) Brother Cadfael and Brother John were integral to the success of the journey.
(c) Divine intervention.
(d) Prior Robert commends himself for planning the trip so well.

2. How does Father Huw feel when he learns of the approval of Prior Robert's mission?
(a) Suspicious.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Surprised.
(d) Angry.

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

4. Why does Brother Cadfael want to become acquainted with the man whom the Welsh girl meets?
(a) To give Brother Cadfael a place to stay.
(b) To teach Brother Cadfael to speak Welsh.
(c) To help Brother Cadfael understand the workings of Gwytherin.
(d) To teach Brother Cadfael his trade.

5. Why does Prior Robert request a private meeting away from the townspeople regarding his proposal?
(a) The meeting with the townspeople was adjourned.
(b) He fears for his life.
(c) He is feeling ill.
(d) His arguments are having no affect.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who finds Rhisiart's dead body?

2. Who rules the territory that includes Gwytherin?

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

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

5. When the Welsh girl who meets Brother Cadfael recognizes him as a visitor from England, what does she do?

(see the answer key)

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