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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the topic of discussion at the meeting Brother Cadfael goes to after leaving Father Huw?
(a) How divided the town has become.
(b) Dame Branwen's condition.
(c) A woman's place in society.
(d) Rhisiart's holdings.

2. According to the myth explained to Brother Cadfael by Sioned, what person touching the murder victim would cause it to gush blood?
(a) The murderer.
(b) The closest family member.
(c) A clergyman.
(d) The person who found the corpse.

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

4. How does Brother Columbanus make Brother Jerome a suspect in Rhisiart's murder?
(a) Brother Columbanus saw Brother Jerome leave the chapel while they were supposed to be praying.
(b) Brother Columbanus saw Brother Jerome return to the chapel in different clothing than when he left.
(c) Brother Columbanus fell asleep at the chapel and has no alibi for Brother Jerome.
(d) Brother Columbanus claims he dreamed that Brother Jerome killed Rhisiart.

5. Because the prince has gone south and the sheriff and bailiff are tending to business while he is gone, what won't they have time to do?
(a) Investigate Rhisiart's murder.
(b) Attend a vigil at St. Winifred's grave.
(c) Arrest Prior Robert for bribery.
(d) Deal with Brother John's crime.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is strange about the contents of the bottle of poppy seed syrup with which Brother Cadfael wants to treat Dame Branwen?

2. What is Padrig's occupation?

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

4. Who is Sioned in love with?

5. How does Brother Columbanus look the morning after Rhisiart's murder?

(see the answer key)

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