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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Prior Robert do when the monks arrive in Gwytherin?
(a) Meets with the rulers of the territory.
(b) Insists on a time for meditation and reflection.
(c) Explains their mission.
(d) Watches the pretty girls who pass.

2. How does Engelard become a suspect in Rhisiart's murder?
(a) He acts nervous when he is questioned.
(b) A witness saw Engelard with Rhisiart shortly before Rhisiart's body was found.
(c) He runs from the murder scene.
(d) His arrow killed Rhisiart.

3. Why does Prior Robert send the men to St. Winifred's chapel?
(a) To escort Rhisiart to the meeting.
(b) To pray for their cause.
(c) To cast them as suspects in a murder.
(d) To steal St. Winifred's bones.

4. According to Prior Robert, why is it important for the abbey to obtain a relic?
(a) Every other abbey has a relic.
(b) It is the next step in the process for having the abbey declared a shrine.
(c) To bring prestige to the abbey.
(d) The relic will help attract tourists to the abbey, which will help them make money.

5. Who does Prior Robert assign to care for Brother Columbanus after Brother Columbanus suffers his "falling sickness"?
(a) Brother Jerome.
(b) Brother Cadfael.
(c) Brother Rhys.
(d) Brother John.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Father Huw feel when he learns of the approval of Prior Robert's mission?

3. Why is Father Huw planning a meeting for the day after the monks arrive in Gwytherin?

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

5. What does Sioned want to do when she first reaches the murder scene of her father?

(see the answer key)

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