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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gives an herbal mixture to Brother Columbanus to help him sleep?
(a) Brother John.
(b) Brother Jerome.
(c) Brother Rhys.
(d) Brother Cadfael.

2. Why does Prior Robert think the journey to Gwytherin proceeded so smoothly?
(a) Prior Robert commends himself for planning the trip so well.
(b) Brother Cadfael and Brother John were integral to the success of the journey.
(c) Abbot Heribert accompanies them.
(d) Divine intervention.

3. Who rules the territory that includes Gwytherin?
(a) Bishop David and Prince Owain.
(b) Father Huw.
(c) Abbot Heribert.
(d) St. Winifred.

4. After Prior Robert talks about the importance of acquiring a relic for the abbey, why do the brothers run outside?
(a) Visitors appear at the gate of the monastery.
(b) They hear a loud cry.
(c) They hear a loud crash.
(d) They want to get away from Prior Robert.

5. Who does Prior Robert ask to tell Winifred's life story?
(a) Abbot Heribert.
(b) Brother Columbanus.
(c) Brother Rhys.
(d) Brother Jerome.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has a dream about Winifred on the night Brother Columbanus suffers his "falling sickness"??

2. What does Prior Robert do when the monks arrive in Gwytherin?

3. Why does Prince Cradoc cut off Winifred's head?

4. Who does Prior Robert assign to care for Brother Columbanus after Brother Columbanus suffers his "falling sickness"?

5. What does Prior Robert discover about Brother Columbanus after Brother Columbanus returns from the spring at Holywell?

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