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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Cal, the ploughman, why does Bened believe he will not be able to marry Sioned?
(a) He does not have enough money.
(b) The difference in their ages.
(c) He does not get along with Sioned's father.
(d) He is not handsome enough.

2. Who is going to help Brother John escape before Brother John can be arrested?
(a) Brother Cadfael.
(b) Sioned.
(c) Bened.
(d) Cal.

3. What does Brother Cadfael realize when Prior Robert tries to bribe Rhisiart to get him to approve his proposal?
(a) It could cost Prior Robert his life.
(b) It is wrong.
(c) It will work.
(d) Prior Robert will need to bribe others as well.

4. What does Brother Cadfael realize about Peredur's relationship with Rhisiart when he considers Peredur as a suspect in Rhisiart's murder?
(a) Peredur's relationship with Rhisiart only recently became strained.
(b) Peredur liked Rhisiart.
(c) Peredur and Rhisiart respected each other, but frequently argued.
(d) Peredur disliked Rhisiart.

5. What weapon actually killed Rhisiart?
(a) Poison.
(b) An arrow.
(c) A large stone.
(d) A knife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Padrig's occupation?

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

3. Who is the first to voice his opinion at the town meeting to discuss Prior Robert's proposal?

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

5. What do Brother John and Brother Cadfael learn that the Welsh people seem to value after Padrig speaks to them about the town meeting?

(see the answer key)

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