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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What weapon is Engelard an expert at using?
(a) Slingshot.
(b) Dagger.
(c) Bow and arrow.
(d) Sword.

2. How does Brother Cadfael feel when he discovers the condition of the bottle of poppy seed syrup?
(a) Suspicious.
(b) Betrayed.
(c) Disgusted.
(d) Embarrassed.

3. Why does Brother Cadfael believe Cal remains quiet about Sioned's feelings of love?
(a) Cal doesn't want to endanger his own life.
(b) Cal doesn't want to endanger Sioned's life.
(c) Cal sympathizes with Sioned.
(d) Cal is afraid he will lose his job.

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

5. What does Annest ask Brother Cadfael about her relationship with Brother John?
(a) If her love for him is wicked.
(b) If Brother John has declared his love for her.
(c) If she should pursue her relationship with him.
(d) If Brother John can remain with her when the other brothers leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the myth explained to Brother Cadfael by Sioned, what person touching the murder victim would cause it to gush blood?

2. As Brother Cadfael and Sioned discuss Rhisiart's murder, whom do they agree did not murder Rhisiart?

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

4. According to Cal, the ploughman, why does Bened believe he will not be able to marry Sioned?

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

(see the answer key)

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