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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the relationship between Sioned and Peredur, Cadwallon's son?
(a) Enemies.
(b) Good friends.
(c) Lovers.
(d) They are not acquainted.

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

4. Who gives an herbal mixture to Brother Columbanus to help him sleep?
(a) Brother Cadfael.
(b) Brother Rhys.
(c) Brother John.
(d) Brother Jerome.

5. Why does Brother Cadfael want to become acquainted with the man whom the Welsh girl meets?
(a) To teach Brother Cadfael to speak Welsh.
(b) To help Brother Cadfael understand the workings of Gwytherin.
(c) To give Brother Cadfael a place to stay.
(d) To teach Brother Cadfael his trade.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rhisiart agree not to tell the townspeople that Prior Robert tried to bribe him?

2. What does Peredur do when the men try to close in on Engelard?

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

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

5. What does Brother Cadfael notice about the arrow sticking out of Rhisiart's chest?

(see the answer key)

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