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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is special about the spring that Winifred describes in the dream?
(a) It has healing power.
(b) It gives immediate sainthood.
(c) It gives one the power to see into the future.
(d) It gives one the ability to live forever.

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

3. Whom does Father Huw tell Prior Robert that the saints live to honor?
(a) Their parents.
(b) Other saints.
(c) The Lord.
(d) Themselves.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Prior Robert think the journey to Gwytherin proceeded so smoothly?

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

4. What is the occupation of the man that the Welsh girl meets?

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

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