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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 special about the spring that Winifred describes in the dream?
(a) It has healing power.
(b) It gives one the power to see into the future.
(c) It gives immediate sainthood.
(d) It gives one the ability to live forever.

2. Why does Prior Robert think the journey to Gwytherin proceeded so smoothly?
(a) Divine intervention.
(b) Abbot Heribert accompanies them.
(c) Prior Robert commends himself for planning the trip so well.
(d) Brother Cadfael and Brother John were integral to the success of the journey.

3. Why is Prior Robert ecstatic about the dream of Winifred?
(a) He wants healing for his persistent illness.
(b) He wants to live forever.
(c) He is glad the psychic powers have returned.
(d) He thinks it will lead him to find a relic.

4. How does Prior Robert feel about the abbot's decision to allow Brother Cadfael and Brother John to accompany him to Gwytherin?
(a) Grateful.
(b) Unhappy.
(c) Suspicious.
(d) Unaffected.

5. After Prior Robert talks about the importance of acquiring a relic for the abbey, why do the brothers run outside?
(a) They want to get away from Prior Robert.
(b) They hear a loud crash.
(c) They hear a loud cry.
(d) Visitors appear at the gate of the monastery.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Brother Cadfael believe Cal remains quiet about Sioned's feelings of love?

3. How did Winifred spend her life?

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

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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