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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who finds Rhisiart's dead body?
(a) Sioned.
(b) Engelard.
(c) Prior Robert.
(d) Bened.

2. To what does Prior Robert invite Rhisiart so Prior Robert can try to work out their differences?
(a) Lunch.
(b) Dinner.
(c) Vespers.
(d) A prayer meeting.

3. How does Brother Cadfael persuade Abbot Heribert that he is necessary on the expedition to Gwytherin?
(a) Brother Cadfael will be a Welsh translator.
(b) Brother Cadfael will acquire herbs for medicinal use.
(c) Brother Cadfael will help protect Prior Robert.
(d) Brother Cadfael will watch over Brother John.

4. When he receives the invitation from Prior Robert to work out their differences, what does Rhisiart say about threats and bribes?
(a) The amount of the bribe will need to be increased.
(b) Threats and bribes won't change his opinion.
(c) He truly believes the threat about St. Winifred's wrath.
(d) He will accept the bribe as it is offered.

5. What does Brother Cadfael tell Sioned at the site of Rhisiart's murder?
(a) Prayer and meditation won't help now.
(b) She must remain at the site of the murder.
(c) Don't disturb the murder scene.
(d) Harming others in revenge is a sin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Prior Robert ecstatic about the dream of Winifred?

2. Along with Brother Jerome, whom does Prior Robert send to St. Winifred's chapel?

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

4. According to Cal, the ploughman, why does Bened believe he will not be able to marry Sioned?

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

(see the answer key)

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