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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 Sioned appear to Brother Columbanus when she pretends to be St. Winifred?
(a) Dressed in a flowing white gown.
(b) Dressed as a nun.
(c) Dressed in her father's clothing.
(d) Dressed in grave rags.

2. Why does the Welsh girl who meets Brother Cadfael become nervous when he speaks to her?
(a) He speaks Welsh.
(b) Her boyfriend is standing behind Brother Cadfael.
(c) She doesn't understand English.
(d) The English are looked upon with suspicion.

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

4. What does Brother Cadfael do after Prior Robert dismisses him and Brother John after Father Huw says he will plan a meeting?
(a) Goes to a local tavern.
(b) Goes to sleep.
(c) Explores the area.
(d) Plays cards with Brother John.

5. What is "falling sickness"?
(a) Frequent seizures.
(b) Hypochondria.
(c) Frequent fainting spells.
(d) Dizzy spells.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what condition is Dame Branwen, Peredur's mother, when Father Huw asks Brother Cadfael for help with her?

2. What excuse does Prior Robert give for not being able to help Brother Richard hold vigil on the second night?

3. Why is Brother Cadfael skeptical when Prior Robert claims that it is a miracle when St. Winifred leads him to her grave?

4. What do the townspeople decide to do with Engelard until a law official arrives to investigate Rhisiart's death?

5. What does Father Huw say when Rhisiart doesn't come to the meeting with Prior Robert?

(see the answer key)

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