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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 learn about the home of Bened, the town smith?
(a) Travelers use it as a rest stop.
(b) Small nightly gatherings are held there.
(c) It is haunted.
(d) It was once an abbey.

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

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

4. After Brother Cadfael gives Peredur the message from Sioned, what does he learn about Cal?
(a) Cal has decided to join a monastery.
(b) Cal is guarding Brother John's cell.
(c) Cal is escorting Brother John to England.
(d) Cal has disappeared.

5. Why do Brother John and Annest have to use a special method to communicate?
(a) Annest is blind.
(b) Annest is a deaf-mute.
(c) John only speaks English and Annest only speaks Welsh.
(d) John only speaks Welsh and Annest only speaks English.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Welsh girl who meets Brother Cadfael recognizes him as a visitor from England, what does she do?

2. The morning after the third vigil, what happens to Brother Columbanus?

3. What does Brother Cadfael realize about the myth explained to him by Sioned?

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

5. What does Brother Cadfael realize about Peredur's relationship with Rhisiart when he considers Peredur as a suspect in Rhisiart's murder?

(see the answer key)

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