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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Father Huw planning a meeting for the day after the monks arrive in Gwytherin?
(a) To find housing for the monks.
(b) To discuss Prior Robert's proposal.
(c) To put Prior Robert on trial.
(d) To find jobs for the monks.

2. What does Sioned want to do when she first reaches the murder scene of her father?
(a) Kill Prior Robert.
(b) Run and hide.
(c) Pray and meditate.
(d) Throw herself on her father's body.

3. What brings Brother John and Annest together?
(a) Questioning by the law officer.
(b) Brother John's punishment.
(c) Rhisiart's funeral.
(d) A prayer vigil.

4. What does Sioned want Peredur to do before they bury Rhisiart?
(a) Place a sacred cloth on his body.
(b) Pray for him.
(c) Kiss Rhisiart on the forehead.
(d) Place a cross on his chest.

5. After Prior Robert attempts to bribe Rhisiart to get approval for his proposal, how does Father Huw treat Prior Robert?
(a) With sympathy.
(b) With impatience.
(c) With anger.
(d) With kindness.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Prior Robert feel about the abbot's decision to allow Brother Cadfael and Brother John to accompany him to Gwytherin?

2. What does Prior Robert do when it is stated that Engelard is the prime suspect in the murder of Rhisiart?

3. What does Brother Cadfael realize about Peredur's relationship with Rhisiart when he considers Peredur as a suspect in Rhisiart's murder?

4. What does Father Huw thank Brother Cadfael for after Brother Cadfael helps Dame Branwen?

5. Whom does Annest say wants Brother John arrested immediately?

(see the answer key)

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