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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Peredur react when he hears the message Brother Cadfael relays to him from Sioned?
(a) He hugs Brother Cadfael.
(b) He is visibly unaffected.
(c) He cries with joy.
(d) He winces.

2. How does Brother Columbanus look the morning after Rhisiart's murder?
(a) Withdrawn.
(b) Excited.
(c) Rested.
(d) Angry.

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

4. Why does Prior Robert request a private meeting away from the townspeople regarding his proposal?
(a) His arguments are having no affect.
(b) He is feeling ill.
(c) The meeting with the townspeople was adjourned.
(d) He fears for his life.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Sioned in love with?

2. Whom does Annest say wants Brother John arrested immediately?

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

4. 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?

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

(see the answer key)

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