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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Prince Cradoc cut off Winifred's head?
(a) To show that if he can't have her, no one can.
(b) To keep her from telling of his cruel behavior toward her.
(c) To join a cult that practices black magic.
(d) To prove his bravery to the king.

2. Who does Prior Robert say has approved his mission to Gwytherin?
(a) All of Prior Robert's followers.
(b) God.
(c) The townspeople.
(d) Bishop David and Prince Owain.

3. Who does Prior Robert assign to care for Brother Columbanus after Brother Columbanus suffers his "falling sickness"?
(a) Brother John.
(b) Brother Rhys.
(c) Brother Jerome.
(d) Brother Cadfael.

4. What does Prior Robert do when the monks arrive in Gwytherin?
(a) Watches the pretty girls who pass.
(b) Insists on a time for meditation and reflection.
(c) Meets with the rulers of the territory.
(d) Explains their mission.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Father Huw tell Prior Robert that the saints live to honor?

2. Why does Brother Cadfael want to become acquainted with the man whom the Welsh girl meets?

3. What is Father Huw's job in Gwytherin?

4. What does Father Huw offer the monks from Shrewsbury when they arrive at Gwytherin?

5. Where is Brother Cadfael working when he is called for mass?

(see the answer key)

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