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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who rules the territory that includes Gwytherin?
(a) Father Huw.
(b) St. Winifred.
(c) Abbot Heribert.
(d) Bishop David and Prince Owain.

2. Who does Prior Robert say has approved his mission to Gwytherin?
(a) The townspeople.
(b) God.
(c) Bishop David and Prince Owain.
(d) All of Prior Robert's followers.

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

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

5. What does Father Huw warn Prior Robert about regarding the approval of his proposal?
(a) God will punish Prior Robert for his selfishness.
(b) The townspeople will probably not approve.
(c) Prior Robert's followers are likely to turn against him.
(d) Bishop David and Prince Owain will probably not approve.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Padrig's occupation?

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

3. Why does Brother Cadfael want to become acquainted with the man whom the Welsh girl meets?

4. Where do Brother Jerome and Brother Columbanus sleep on the night they arrive in Gwytherin?

5. What does the Welsh girl do after she speaks to Brother Cadfael about the monks' mission?

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