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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Prior Robert suggest they take Brother Columbanus after they witness his "falling sickness"?
(a) Columbanus' room.
(b) A local hospital.
(c) The monastery garden.
(d) The monastery infirmary.

2. How does Prior Robert feel about the abbot's decision to allow Brother Cadfael and Brother John to accompany him to Gwytherin?
(a) Unhappy.
(b) Suspicious.
(c) Grateful.
(d) Unaffected.

3. During Vespers, whom does Prior Robert warn the townspeople about as a threat to get his way?
(a) The English people.
(b) Rhisiart.
(c) St. Winifred's descendants.
(d) Prince Cradoc.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Prior Robert do when the monks arrive in Gwytherin?

2. Of what does Sioned accuse Prior Robert, regarding her father?

3. What instrument does Rhisiart's daughter, Sioned, play?

4. Who rules the territory that includes Gwytherin?

5. What happens to Prince Cradoc after he cuts off Winifred's head?

(see the answer key)

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