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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Brother Cadfael believe Cal remains quiet about Sioned's feelings of love?
(a) Cal is afraid he will lose his job.
(b) Cal doesn't want to endanger his own life.
(c) Cal doesn't want to endanger Sioned's life.
(d) Cal sympathizes with Sioned.

2. What does Father Huw say when Rhisiart doesn't come to the meeting with Prior Robert?
(a) Rhisiart sent a message that he needs to change the meeting place and time.
(b) Rhisiart is very busy and is frequently late for meetings.
(c) Rhisiart never intentionally misses a scheduled meeting.
(d) Rhisiart misses meetings that he considers unimportant.

3. Because the prince has gone south and the sheriff and bailiff are tending to business while he is gone, what won't they have time to do?
(a) Attend a vigil at St. Winifred's grave.
(b) Deal with Brother John's crime.
(c) Investigate Rhisiart's murder.
(d) Arrest Prior Robert for bribery.

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

5. Who disputes Prior Robert's accusation, stating that Rhisiart may have been obstructing the plans of others?
(a) Bened.
(b) Brother John.
(c) Peredur.
(d) Engelard.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To what does Prior Robert invite Rhisiart so Prior Robert can try to work out their differences?

3. What are the results when Brother Richard looks for Rhisiart?

4. What does Father Huw warn Prior Robert about regarding the approval of his proposal?

5. Why is Brother Cadfael skeptical when Prior Robert claims that it is a miracle when St. Winifred leads him to her grave?

(see the answer key)

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