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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Brother Cadfael believe Cal remains quiet about Sioned's feelings of love?
(a) Cal is afraid he will lose his job.
(b) Cal doesn't want to endanger his own life.
(c) Cal sympathizes with Sioned.
(d) Cal doesn't want to endanger Sioned's life.

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

3. 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.

4. What is Prior Robert's tone of voice when he talks about acquiring a relic for the abbey?
(a) He is belligerent.
(b) He whines.
(c) He cries.
(d) He is sarcastic.

5. Why does the Welsh girl who meets Brother Cadfael become nervous when he speaks to her?
(a) Her boyfriend is standing behind Brother Cadfael.
(b) He speaks Welsh.
(c) She doesn't understand English.
(d) The English are looked upon with suspicion.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Brother Cadfael learn about the home of Bened, the town smith?

3. Who is Sioned in love with?

4. According to Prior Robert, why is it important for the abbey to obtain a relic?

5. Why does Rhisiart agree not to tell the townspeople that Prior Robert tried to bribe him?

(see the answer key)

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