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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Father Huw say when Rhisiart doesn't come to the meeting with Prior Robert?
(a) Rhisiart sent a message that he needs to change the meeting place and time.
(b) Rhisiart misses meetings that he considers unimportant.
(c) Rhisiart is very busy and is frequently late for meetings.
(d) Rhisiart never intentionally misses a scheduled meeting.

2. What is strange about the contents of the bottle of poppy seed syrup with which Brother Cadfael wants to treat Dame Branwen?
(a) It is an unusual color.
(b) The bottle is empty.
(c) It has a strange odor.
(d) A large amount is missing.

3. What does Brother Cadfael do after Prior Robert dismisses him and Brother John after Father Huw says he will plan a meeting?
(a) Plays cards with Brother John.
(b) Explores the area.
(c) Goes to a local tavern.
(d) Goes to sleep.

4. What does Prior Robert do when the monks arrive in Gwytherin?
(a) Insists on a time for meditation and reflection.
(b) Meets with the rulers of the territory.
(c) Watches the pretty girls who pass.
(d) Explains their mission.

5. Why does the Welsh girl who meets Brother Cadfael become nervous when he speaks to her?
(a) She doesn't understand English.
(b) The English are looked upon with suspicion.
(c) Her boyfriend is standing behind Brother Cadfael.
(d) He speaks Welsh.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the results when Brother Richard looks for Rhisiart?

2. After Father Huw thanks Brother Cadfael, what does Father Huw admit to Brother Cadfael?

3. What does Prior Robert discover about Brother Columbanus after Brother Columbanus returns from the spring at Holywell?

4. In what condition is Dame Branwen, Peredur's mother, when Father Huw asks Brother Cadfael for help with her?

5. What does Sioned want to do when she first reaches the murder scene of her father?

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