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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Peredur react when he hears the message Brother Cadfael relays to him from Sioned?
(a) He is visibly unaffected.
(b) He hugs Brother Cadfael.
(c) He cries with joy.
(d) He winces.

2. What does Sioned want to do when she first reaches the murder scene of her father?
(a) Pray and meditate.
(b) Throw herself on her father's body.
(c) Run and hide.
(d) Kill Prior Robert.

3. When do the heads of the parish want Prior Robert to take St. Winifred's remains?
(a) In three days.
(b) That day.
(c) During the week of the festival of St. Winifred.
(d) The next day.

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

5. What are the results when Brother Richard looks for Rhisiart?
(a) Brother Richard returns with Rhisiart's riderless horse.
(b) Brother Richard doesn't find Rhisiart.
(c) Brother Richard is detained by a group of outlaws.
(d) Brother Richard is lost.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Brother Columbanus make Brother Jerome a suspect in Rhisiart's murder?

2. What does Brother Cadfael learn about Rhisiart's marital status at Bened's house?

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

4. For what reason does Prior Robert think that Rhisiart didn't come to their meeting to work out their differences?

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

(see the answer key)

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