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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 Brother Cadfael want to become acquainted with the man whom the Welsh girl meets?
(a) To teach Brother Cadfael his trade.
(b) To teach Brother Cadfael to speak Welsh.
(c) To give Brother Cadfael a place to stay.
(d) To help Brother Cadfael understand the workings of Gwytherin.

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

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

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 crash.
(c) They want to get away from Prior Robert.
(d) They hear a loud cry.

5. Where is Brother Cadfael working when he is called for mass?
(a) In the church sanctuary.
(b) In the monastery garden.
(c) In the monastery kitchen.
(d) In the monastery library.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Welsh girl do after she speaks to Brother Cadfael about the monks' mission?

2. How did Winifred spend her life?

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

4. Why is Prior Robert ecstatic about the dream of Winifred?

5. What is special about the spring that Winifred describes in the dream?

(see the answer key)

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