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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Prior Robert and Brother Richard sleep on the night they arrive in Gwytherin?
(a) Cadwallon's home.
(b) Father Huw's home.
(c) Rhisiart's home.
(d) Bened's home.

2. How does Brother Cadfael feel when he discovers the condition of the bottle of poppy seed syrup?
(a) Betrayed.
(b) Suspicious.
(c) Embarrassed.
(d) Disgusted.

3. Regarding Rhisiart's murder, what do Bened and the townspeople believe about the monks?
(a) They aren't involved with the murder.
(b) They are hiding something.
(c) They are involved with the murder, even if they didn't actually kill Rhisiart.
(d) One or more of them actually murdered Rhisiart.

4. What is the relationship between Sioned and Peredur, Cadwallon's son?
(a) Good friends.
(b) Enemies.
(c) Lovers.
(d) They are not acquainted.

5. What does Annest ask Brother Cadfael about her relationship with Brother John?
(a) If Brother John can remain with her when the other brothers leave.
(b) If her love for him is wicked.
(c) If Brother John has declared his love for her.
(d) If she should pursue her relationship with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brother Cadfael learn about Rhisiart's marital status at Bened's house?

2. Why do the heads of the parish tell Father Huw that Prior Robert may take St. Winifred's remains?

3. How does Brother Cadfael feel when he learns about Cal?

4. What is the nature of the message Brother Cadfael relays to Peredur from Sioned?

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

(see the answer key)

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