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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 "falling sickness"?
(a) Frequent fainting spells.
(b) Hypochondria.
(c) Frequent seizures.
(d) Dizzy spells.

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

3. 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 library.
(d) In the monastery kitchen.

4. According to Prior Robert, why is it important for the abbey to obtain a relic?
(a) To bring prestige to the abbey.
(b) Every other abbey has a relic.
(c) It is the next step in the process for having the abbey declared a shrine.
(d) The relic will help attract tourists to the abbey, which will help them make money.

5. Who does Prior Robert say has approved his mission to Gwytherin?
(a) God.
(b) The townspeople.
(c) All of Prior Robert's followers.
(d) Bishop David and Prince Owain.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Winifred spend her life?

3. What does Father Huw warn Prior Robert about regarding the approval of his proposal?

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

5. What is Father Huw's job in Gwytherin?

(see the answer key)

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