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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the townspeople decide to do with Engelard until a law official arrives to investigate Rhisiart's death?
(a) Hold him prisoner.
(b) Free him, as long as he agrees to remain in Gwytherin.
(c) Put him in the custody of Brother Cadfael.
(d) Send him back to England.

2. How did Winifred spend her life?
(a) As a physician's assistant.
(b) Caring for her ill father.
(c) Working on a farm.
(d) Devoted to God.

3. After Prior Robert talks about the importance of acquiring a relic for the abbey, why do the brothers run outside?
(a) They want to get away from Prior Robert.
(b) They hear a loud crash.
(c) Visitors appear at the gate of the monastery.
(d) They hear a loud cry.

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

5. According to Cal, the ploughman, why does Bened believe he will not be able to marry Sioned?
(a) He is not handsome enough.
(b) He does not have enough money.
(c) The difference in their ages.
(d) He does not get along with Sioned's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Prince Cradoc after he cuts off Winifred's head?

2. Of what does Sioned accuse Prior Robert, regarding her father?

3. What does Cal mean when he tells Brother Cadfael, "Sweeten him and you'll get your way."

4. What does Brother Cadfael learn about the home of Bened, the town smith?

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

(see the answer key)

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