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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 Brother Cadfael do after Prior Robert dismisses him and Brother John after Father Huw says he will plan a meeting?
(a) Goes to sleep.
(b) Explores the area.
(c) Plays cards with Brother John.
(d) Goes to a local tavern.

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

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

4. What does the Welsh girl do after she speaks to Brother Cadfael about the monks' mission?
(a) Continues to talk, but changes the subject.
(b) Runs away.
(c) Attends to the sheep she was herding.
(d) Continues with her needlework.

5. How does Father Huw feel when he learns of the approval of Prior Robert's mission?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Angry.
(c) Surprised.
(d) Suspicious.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Prior Robert talks about the importance of acquiring a relic for the abbey, why do the brothers run outside?

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

3. How does the Welsh girl react when Brother Cadfael tells her about the purpose of the monks' visit?

4. When the Welsh girl who meets Brother Cadfael recognizes him as a visitor from England, what does she do?

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

(see the answer key)

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