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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Prior Robert think the journey to Gwytherin proceeded so smoothly?
(a) Prior Robert commends himself for planning the trip so well.
(b) Brother Cadfael and Brother John were integral to the success of the journey.
(c) Abbot Heribert accompanies them.
(d) Divine intervention.

3. What does Brother Cadfael realize about the myth explained to him by Sioned?
(a) That they should ignore the myth.
(b) That Prior Robert made it up.
(c) That many people believe in it.
(d) That it could be true.

4. As Brother Cadfael and Sioned discuss Rhisiart's murder, whom do they agree did not murder Rhisiart?
(a) Prior Robert.
(b) Peredur.
(c) Engelard.
(d) Brother Jerome.

5. How does Prior Robert feel about the abbot's decision to allow Brother Cadfael and Brother John to accompany him to Gwytherin?
(a) Suspicious.
(b) Grateful.
(c) Unhappy.
(d) Unaffected.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Father Huw's job in Gwytherin?

2. Why does Prior Robert send the men to St. Winifred's chapel?

3. What instrument does Rhisiart's daughter, Sioned, play?

4. As Brother Cadfael thinks about the suspects in Rhisiart's murder, and he asks around, what does he attempt to discover about Rhisiart?

5. Why is Father Huw planning a meeting for the day after the monks arrive in Gwytherin?

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