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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the townspeople treat the old man Padrig?
(a) With respect.
(b) With caution.
(c) They ignore him.
(d) With disgust.

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

3. What is the occupation of the man that the Welsh girl meets?
(a) Sheep-caller.
(b) Ox-caller.
(c) Bird-caller.
(d) Swine-caller.

4. Who does Prior Robert ask to tell Winifred's life story?
(a) Brother Columbanus.
(b) Brother Rhys.
(c) Abbot Heribert.
(d) Brother Jerome.

5. What does Brother Cadfael do after Prior Robert dismisses him and Brother John after Father Huw says he will plan a meeting?
(a) Goes to sleep.
(b) Plays cards with Brother John.
(c) Goes to a local tavern.
(d) Explores the area.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Prior Robert's tone of voice when he talks about acquiring a relic for the abbey?

2. What is the relationship between Sioned and Peredur, Cadwallon's son?

3. What does Brother Cadfael realize when Prior Robert tries to bribe Rhisiart to get him to approve his proposal?

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

5. How does Brother Cadfael persuade Abbot Heribert that he is necessary on the expedition to Gwytherin?

(see the answer key)

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