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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Brother Cadfael learn about the home of Bened, the town smith?
(a) Travelers use it as a rest stop.
(b) It is haunted.
(c) It was once an abbey.
(d) Small nightly gatherings are held there.

2. Where do Brother Jerome and Brother Columbanus sleep on the night they arrive in Gwytherin?
(a) Father Huw's home.
(b) Bened's home.
(c) Cadwallon's home.
(d) Rhisiart's home.

3. Who is Sioned supposed to marry?
(a) Cal.
(b) Bened.
(c) Peredur.
(d) Engelard.

4. According to Cal, the ploughman, why does Bened believe he will not be able to marry Sioned?
(a) He does not get along with Sioned's father.
(b) The difference in their ages.
(c) He is not handsome enough.
(d) He does not have enough money.

5. What is Padrig's occupation?
(a) A bard.
(b) A landowner.
(c) An innkeeper.
(d) An ox-caller.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Brother Cadfael do after Prior Robert dismisses him and Brother John after Father Huw says he will plan a meeting?

4. Why is Father Huw planning a meeting for the day after the monks arrive in Gwytherin?

5. Who is Sioned in love with?

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