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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 and Rhisiart respected each other, but frequently argued.
(c) Peredur disliked Rhisiart.
(d) Peredur liked Rhisiart.

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

3. What does Brother Cadfael learn about Rhisiart's marital status at Bened's house?
(a) His wife left him many years ago.
(b) He is a widower.
(c) He never married.
(d) He and his wife have been married for many years.

4. Whom does Annest say wants Brother John arrested immediately?
(a) The sheriff.
(b) The bailiff.
(c) Prior Robert.
(d) Brother Columbanus.

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) Arrest Prior Robert for bribery.
(b) Investigate Rhisiart's murder.
(c) Attend a vigil at St. Winifred's grave.
(d) Deal with Brother John's crime.

Short Answer Questions

1. What weapon is Engelard an expert at using?

2. Why does Brother Cadfael believe Cal remains quiet about Sioned's feelings of love?

3. Who is going to help Brother John escape before Brother John can be arrested?

4. What does Annest ask Brother Cadfael about her relationship with Brother John?

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

(see the answer key)

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