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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Peredur react when he hears the message Brother Cadfael relays to him from Sioned?
(a) He cries with joy.
(b) He winces.
(c) He is visibly unaffected.
(d) He hugs Brother Cadfael.

2. What does Prior Robert want to do with Brother John after Brother John grabs the leg of the man who chases Engelard?
(a) Hold him prisoner.
(b) Send him to England in exile.
(c) Send him back to the monastery.
(d) Eject him from the brotherhood.

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

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

5. What does Cal mean when he tells Brother Cadfael, "Sweeten him and you'll get your way."
(a) If they "sweet-talk" Prior Robert into leaving Gwytherin, they will get their way.
(b) If they bribe Rhisiart with sweets, he will change his mind and so will the townspeople.
(c) If they appeal to Rhisiart in the appropriate way, the townspeople will follow.
(d) If they "sweeten" Prior Robert, that is, if they get him to act kindlier, they will get their way.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When does Brother Columbanus realize the form appearing in front of him is Sioned?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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