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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 Prior Robert request a private meeting away from the townspeople regarding his proposal?
(a) The meeting with the townspeople was adjourned.
(b) He is feeling ill.
(c) He fears for his life.
(d) His arguments are having no affect.

2. What does Prior Robert discover about Brother Columbanus after Brother Columbanus returns from the spring at Holywell?
(a) Brother Columbanus is cured.
(b) Brother Columbanus is now a saint.
(c) Brother Columbanus can see into the future.
(d) Brother Columbanus can live forever.

3. What do Brother John and Brother Cadfael learn that the Welsh people seem to value after Padrig speaks to them about the town meeting?
(a) Fairness.
(b) Honesty.
(c) Money.
(d) Sacrifice.

4. Where does Prior Robert suggest they take Brother Columbanus after they witness his "falling sickness"?
(a) Columbanus' room.
(b) The monastery garden.
(c) The monastery infirmary.
(d) A local hospital.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Prior Robert ask to tell Winifred's life story?

3. Whom does Father Huw tell Prior Robert that the saints live to honor?

4. How does Prior Robert feel about the abbot's decision to allow Brother Cadfael and Brother John to accompany him to Gwytherin?

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

(see the answer key)

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