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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What instrument does Rhisiart's daughter, Sioned, play?
(a) Harpsichord.
(b) Horn.
(c) Flute.
(d) Harp.

2. Why do Brother Cadfael and Sioned decide that it does not make sense that Rhisiart's clothing was dry on the front and wet on the back?
(a) Rhisiart was found lying on his back.
(b) Rhisiart's clothing should not have been wet on the front or on the back.
(c) Rhisiart was lying face down when he was found.
(d) Rhisiart was found lying on his side.

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

4. Who is the first to voice his opinion at the town meeting to discuss Prior Robert's proposal?
(a) Father Huw.
(b) Padrig.
(c) Rhisiart.
(d) Cadwallon.

5. 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) He is not handsome enough.
(c) He does not get along with Sioned's father.
(d) The difference in their ages.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Prior Robert and Brother Richard sleep on the night they arrive in Gwytherin?

2. Who is Sioned in love with?

3. What weapon actually killed Rhisiart?

4. How does Brother Columbanus look the morning after Rhisiart's murder?

5. How does Brother Columbanus make Brother Jerome a suspect in Rhisiart's murder?

(see the answer key)

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