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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the heads of the parish tell Father Huw that Prior Robert may take St. Winifred's remains?
(a) Prior Robert bribed them with a substantial amount of money.
(b) They are tired of the bickering and tension.
(c) They think the monks have brought bad luck and want them gone.
(d) They think Rhisiart's murder is a sign of St. Winifred's wrath.

2. What does Brother Columbanus say is the only thing he will take in until they accomplish their goal?
(a) Water.
(b) Vegetables.
(c) Mead.
(d) A rare herb.

3. How does Brother Richard respond when Sioned makes her request to him regarding her father?
(a) He becomes nervous and begins to sweat.
(b) He follows her directions without incident.
(c) He claims he wants to ask Prior Robert's permission first.
(d) He refuses to comply with her wishes.

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) Cadwallon.
(d) Rhisiart.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Prior Robert request a private meeting away from the townspeople regarding his proposal?

2. Who tries to rouse Brother Columbanus from his trance during the vigil on the third night?

3. Because the prince has gone south and the sheriff and bailiff are tending to business while he is gone, what won't they have time to do?

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

5. What is Prior Robert's only solid argument to get his proposal approved?

(see the answer key)

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