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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Unaffected.
(c) Suspicious.
(d) Unhappy.

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

3. What does the Welsh girl do after she speaks to Brother Cadfael about the monks' mission?
(a) Continues to talk, but changes the subject.
(b) Attends to the sheep she was herding.
(c) Runs away.
(d) Continues with her needlework.

4. Why does Prince Cradoc cut off Winifred's head?
(a) To prove his bravery to the king.
(b) To keep her from telling of his cruel behavior toward her.
(c) To join a cult that practices black magic.
(d) To show that if he can't have her, no one can.

5. How does the Welsh girl react when Brother Cadfael tells her about the purpose of the monks' visit?
(a) With fright.
(b) With anger.
(c) With surprise.
(d) With joy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Prior Robert think the journey to Gwytherin proceeded so smoothly?

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

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

5. What instrument does Rhisiart's daughter, Sioned, play?

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