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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who finds Rhisiart's dead body?
(a) Sioned.
(b) Prior Robert.
(c) Bened.
(d) Engelard.

2. Where do Brother Jerome and Brother Columbanus sleep on the night they arrive in Gwytherin?
(a) Bened's home.
(b) Rhisiart's home.
(c) Cadwallon's home.
(d) Father Huw's home.

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

4. What do Brother John and Brother Cadfael learn that the Welsh people seem to value after Padrig speaks to them about the town meeting?
(a) Fairness.
(b) Sacrifice.
(c) Honesty.
(d) Money.

5. For what reason does Prior Robert think that Rhisiart didn't come to their meeting to work out their differences?
(a) He decided to accept Prior Robert's bribe.
(b) He is afraid of St. Winifred's wrath.
(c) The weather is causing his delay.
(d) Something terrible must have happened.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Prior Robert talks about the importance of acquiring a relic for the abbey, why do the brothers run outside?

2. What does the Welsh girl do after she speaks to Brother Cadfael about the monks' mission?

3. What does Father Huw offer the monks from Shrewsbury when they arrive at Gwytherin?

4. Where do Prior Robert and Brother Richard sleep on the night they arrive in Gwytherin?

5. Why does Prince Cradoc cut off Winifred's head?

(see the answer key)

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