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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Along with Brother Jerome, whom does Prior Robert send to St. Winifred's chapel?
(a) Brother Columbanus.
(b) Brother Richard.
(c) Father Huw.
(d) Brother Cadfael.

2. According to Winifred, why did a spring rise up in Wales?
(a) It is where she was born.
(b) It is where she was martyred.
(c) It is where she is buried.
(d) It is where an ancient abbey once stood.

3. What is the occupation of the man that the Welsh girl meets?
(a) Bird-caller.
(b) Ox-caller.
(c) Swine-caller.
(d) Sheep-caller.

4. Who does Prior Robert ask to tell Winifred's life story?
(a) Brother Columbanus.
(b) Brother Jerome.
(c) Abbot Heribert.
(d) Brother Rhys.

5. What does Father Huw offer the monks from Shrewsbury when they arrive at Gwytherin?
(a) Jobs.
(b) Parcels of land.
(c) Advice.
(d) Food and shelter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Prior Robert think the journey to Gwytherin proceeded so smoothly?

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

3. Who finds Rhisiart's dead body?

4. According to Cal, the ploughman, why does Bened believe he will not be able to marry Sioned?

5. What does Cal mean when he tells Brother Cadfael, "Sweeten him and you'll get your way."

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