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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To get his proposal approved, what characteristic of Rhisiart does Father Huw tell Prior Robert to appeal to?
(a) Rhisiart's generosity.
(b) Rhisiart's deep faith.
(c) Rhisiart's pride.
(d) Rhisiart's family values.

3. 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 give Brother Cadfael a place to stay.
(c) To teach Brother Cadfael his trade.
(d) To help Brother Cadfael understand the workings of Gwytherin.

4. What does Brother Cadfael realize about the myth explained to him by Sioned?
(a) That Prior Robert made it up.
(b) That they should ignore the myth.
(c) That it could be true.
(d) That many people believe in it.

5. Whom does Father Huw tell Prior Robert that the saints live to honor?
(a) Their parents.
(b) Other saints.
(c) The Lord.
(d) Themselves.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Brother Cadfael asks Sioned to remove her father's clothes, what does he ask her to take note of?

2. What does Brother Cadfael do after Prior Robert dismisses him and Brother John after Father Huw says he will plan a meeting?

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

4. What do Brother John and Brother Cadfael learn that the Welsh people seem to value after Padrig speaks to them about the town meeting?

5. What weapon is Engelard an expert at using?

(see the answer key)

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