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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who is the first to voice his opinion at the town meeting to discuss Prior Robert's proposal?
(a) Father Huw.
(b) Cadwallon.
(c) Padrig.
(d) Rhisiart.

4. What does Brother Cadfael realize when Prior Robert tries to bribe Rhisiart to get him to approve his proposal?
(a) It could cost Prior Robert his life.
(b) Prior Robert will need to bribe others as well.
(c) It is wrong.
(d) It will work.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Prior Robert suggest they take Brother Columbanus after they witness his "falling sickness"?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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