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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Prior Robert ask to tell Winifred's life story?
(a) Brother Columbanus.
(b) Abbot Heribert.
(c) Brother Rhys.
(d) Brother Jerome.

2. Who is Sioned supposed to marry?
(a) Bened.
(b) Peredur.
(c) Cal.
(d) Engelard.

3. Who is the first to voice his opinion at the town meeting to discuss Prior Robert's proposal?
(a) Padrig.
(b) Father Huw.
(c) Cadwallon.
(d) Rhisiart.

4. Who has a dream about Winifred on the night Brother Columbanus suffers his "falling sickness"??
(a) Prior Robert.
(b) Brother Cadfael.
(c) Brother Jerome.
(d) Brother Columbanus.

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 is feeling ill.
(c) His arguments are having no affect.
(d) He fears for his life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Brother Cadfael want to become acquainted with the man whom the Welsh girl meets?

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

3. Who gives an herbal mixture to Brother Columbanus to help him sleep?

4. What is Prior Robert's tone of voice when he talks about acquiring a relic for the abbey?

5. What does Brother Cadfael learn about the home of Bened, the town smith?

(see the answer key)

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