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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Engelard arrives at Rhisiart's murder scene, what does Sioned ask him to do?
(a) Run away.
(b) Lie.
(c) Confess.
(d) Help her to get Prior Robert to confess.

2. What does Brother Cadfael notice about the ground beside Rhisiart's body?
(a) It has ruts in it.
(b) It has been swept clean of footprints.
(c) It is dry.
(d) It is wet.

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

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

5. Who is Sioned supposed to marry?
(a) Bened.
(b) Peredur.
(c) Cal.
(d) Engelard.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who does Prior Robert say killed Rhisiart?

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

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

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