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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Father Huw offer the monks from Shrewsbury when they arrive at Gwytherin?
(a) Advice.
(b) Food and shelter.
(c) Jobs.
(d) Parcels of land.

2. How does Brother Cadfael persuade Abbot Heribert that he is necessary on the expedition to Gwytherin?
(a) Brother Cadfael will help protect Prior Robert.
(b) Brother Cadfael will watch over Brother John.
(c) Brother Cadfael will be a Welsh translator.
(d) Brother Cadfael will acquire herbs for medicinal use.

3. What does Father Huw warn Prior Robert about regarding the approval of his proposal?
(a) God will punish Prior Robert for his selfishness.
(b) Bishop David and Prince Owain will probably not approve.
(c) The townspeople will probably not approve.
(d) Prior Robert's followers are likely to turn against him.

4. What is the occupation of the man that the Welsh girl meets?
(a) Swine-caller.
(b) Bird-caller.
(c) Sheep-caller.
(d) Ox-caller.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Prior Robert say has approved his mission to Gwytherin?

2. Where does Prior Robert suggest they take Brother Columbanus after they witness his "falling sickness"?

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

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

5. Why does the Welsh girl who meets Brother Cadfael become nervous when he speaks to her?

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