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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who rules the territory that includes Gwytherin?
(a) Father Huw.
(b) St. Winifred.
(c) Abbot Heribert.
(d) Bishop David and Prince Owain.

2. Who does Prior Robert assign to care for Brother Columbanus after Brother Columbanus suffers his "falling sickness"?
(a) Brother John.
(b) Brother Cadfael.
(c) Brother Rhys.
(d) Brother Jerome.

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

4. Why does Prior Robert request a private meeting away from the townspeople regarding his proposal?
(a) The meeting with the townspeople was adjourned.
(b) He is feeling ill.
(c) His arguments are having no affect.
(d) He fears for his life.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Father Huw's job in Gwytherin?

2. How does the Welsh girl react when Brother Cadfael tells her about the purpose of the monks' visit?

3. Why is Prior Robert ecstatic about the dream of Winifred?

4. How does Prior Robert feel when Sioned tells him about the last time she saw Rhisiart?

5. When Sioned and Peredur arrive, what does Sioned say Rhisiart was doing the last time she saw him?

(see the answer key)

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