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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Brother Cadfael thinks about the suspects in Rhisiart's murder, and he asks around, what does he attempt to discover about Rhisiart?
(a) He attempts to discover if Rhisiart had any other land holdings elsewhere in Wales.
(b) He attempts to discover where Rhisiart's wife is living.
(c) He attempts to discover if Rhisiart had other children.
(d) He attempts to discover if Rhisiart had enemies.

2. To what does Prior Robert invite Rhisiart so Prior Robert can try to work out their differences?
(a) Dinner.
(b) A prayer meeting.
(c) Lunch.
(d) Vespers.

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

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

5. Why is Brother Cadfael skeptical when Prior Robert claims that it is a miracle when St. Winifred leads him to her grave?
(a) Prior Robert could have found his way to her grave earlier.
(b) Prior Robert claims that everything is a miracle.
(c) Brother Cadfael dioesn't believe in miracles.
(d) St. Winifred's grave is marked with the largest stone in the graveyard.

Short Answer Questions

1. During Vespers, whom does Prior Robert warn the townspeople about as a threat to get his way?

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

3. What excuse does Prior Robert give for not being able to help Brother Richard hold vigil on the second night?

4. To get his proposal approved, what characteristic of Rhisiart does Father Huw tell Prior Robert to appeal to?

5. What brings Brother John and Annest together?

(see the answer key)

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