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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 Sioned ask Father Huw and Brother Jerome, who are holding the first vigil, to do?
(a) Carry Rhisiart's coffin to his grave.
(b) Light a candle for everyone who visits Rhisiart's body.
(c) Place their hands on Rhisiart's heart and pray for him.
(d) Guard Rhisiart's body.

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

3. The morning after the third vigil, what happens to Brother Columbanus?
(a) He breaks into a sweat when he touches Rhisiart's body.
(b) He is taken away to the church.
(c) He awakens from his trance.
(d) He is taken to Sioned's home.

4. What does Brother Cadfael do after Prior Robert dismisses him and Brother John after Father Huw says he will plan a meeting?
(a) Explores the area.
(b) Plays cards with Brother John.
(c) Goes to a local tavern.
(d) Goes to sleep.

5. What excuse does Prior Robert give for not being able to help Brother Richard hold vigil on the second night?
(a) He needs to meet with Prince Owain and Bishop David.
(b) He is afraid to approach Rhisiart's body.
(c) He is busy with the bailiff.
(d) The sheriff will be questioning him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Father Huw tell Prior Robert that the saints live to honor?

2. Where do Brother Jerome and Brother Columbanus sleep on the night they arrive in Gwytherin?

3. Who is Sioned supposed to marry?

4. Why is Brother Cadfael skeptical when Prior Robert claims that it is a miracle when St. Winifred leads him to her grave?

5. After Brother Cadfael gives Peredur the message from Sioned, what does he learn about Cal?

(see the answer key)

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