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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Welsh girl who meets Brother Cadfael recognizes him as a visitor from England, what does she do?
(a) Speaks a few words in English to him.
(b) Invites him to go for a walk.
(c) Offers him and the other monks a place to stay.
(d) Runs away.

2. What does Brother Cadfael say about the solution to the murder Brother Columbanus' dream brings?
(a) That he is glad the mystery has been solved.
(b) That it is tidy and well-calculated.
(c) That he agrees with the solution.
(d) That it has no basis in fact.

3. Why does Prior Robert send the men to St. Winifred's chapel?
(a) To cast them as suspects in a murder.
(b) To steal St. Winifred's bones.
(c) To escort Rhisiart to the meeting.
(d) To pray for their cause.

4. Because the prince has gone south and the sheriff and bailiff are tending to business while he is gone, what won't they have time to do?
(a) Attend a vigil at St. Winifred's grave.
(b) Investigate Rhisiart's murder.
(c) Arrest Prior Robert for bribery.
(d) Deal with Brother John's crime.

5. What is Prior Robert's tone of voice when he talks about acquiring a relic for the abbey?
(a) He whines.
(b) He is sarcastic.
(c) He is belligerent.
(d) He cries.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Brother John and Brother Cadfael learn that the Welsh people seem to value after Padrig speaks to them about the town meeting?

2. What does Brother Cadfael notice about the ground beside Rhisiart's body?

3. How do many of the townspeople react to Prior Robert's accusation in Rhisiart's death?

4. According to Prior Robert, why is it important for the abbey to obtain a relic?

5. According to Winifred, why did a spring rise up in Wales?

(see the answer key)

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