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

2. How does Brother Columbanus make Brother Jerome a suspect in Rhisiart's murder?
(a) Brother Columbanus claims he dreamed that Brother Jerome killed Rhisiart.
(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 saw Brother Jerome leave the chapel while they were supposed to be praying.

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

4. What does Brother Cadfael learn about the home of Bened, the town smith?
(a) Travelers use it as a rest stop.
(b) Small nightly gatherings are held there.
(c) It was once an abbey.
(d) It is haunted.

5. What does Father Huw thank Brother Cadfael for after Brother Cadfael helps Dame Branwen?
(a) For his advanced medical training.
(b) For knowing how to deal with women.
(c) For thinking clearly in an emergency.
(d) For his devotion to God.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Brother Cadfael realize about the myth explained to him by Sioned?

5. Where do Brother Jerome and Brother Columbanus sleep on the night they arrive in Gwytherin?

(see the answer key)

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