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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After Engelard is named as a suspect in Rhisiart's murder, whom does Sioned accuse of having the strongest motive to kill her father?
(a) Peredur.
(b) Bened.
(c) Prior Robert and the monks.
(d) Engelard.

3. What does Brother Columbanus say is the only thing he will take in until they accomplish their goal?
(a) Vegetables.
(b) A rare herb.
(c) Mead.
(d) Water.

4. What is the problem with Engelard's alibi when Rhisiart was killed?
(a) There was no prayer service held at St. Winifred's chapel that day.
(b) He was alone.
(c) Engelard doesn't own a horse.
(d) The town from which Engelard claimed to get supplies is a day away from Gwytherin.

5. How does Prior Robert feel when Sioned tells him about the last time she saw Rhisiart?
(a) Hopeful.
(b) Shocked.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Annoyed.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Prior Robert feel about the abbot's decision to allow Brother Cadfael and Brother John to accompany him to Gwytherin?

2. Why does Prince Cradoc cut off Winifred's head?

3. What weapon is Engelard an expert at using?

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

5. Where does Prior Robert suggest they take Brother Columbanus after they witness his "falling sickness"?

(see the answer key)

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