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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Prior Robert assign to care for Brother Columbanus after Brother Columbanus suffers his "falling sickness"?
(a) Brother Rhys.
(b) Brother Jerome.
(c) Brother John.
(d) Brother Cadfael.

2. Why is Father Huw planning a meeting for the day after the monks arrive in Gwytherin?
(a) To find jobs for the monks.
(b) To find housing for the monks.
(c) To discuss Prior Robert's proposal.
(d) To put Prior Robert on trial.

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

4. Of what does Sioned accuse Prior Robert, regarding her father?
(a) Killing him.
(b) Ruining his reputation.
(c) Hiding him.
(d) Making him ill.

5. Why does Prior Robert send the men to St. Winifred's chapel?
(a) To steal St. Winifred's bones.
(b) To pray for their cause.
(c) To cast them as suspects in a murder.
(d) To escort Rhisiart to the meeting.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Welsh girl react when Brother Cadfael tells her about the purpose of the monks' visit?

2. Who is the first to voice his opinion at the town meeting to discuss Prior Robert's proposal?

3. When Engelard arrives at Rhisiart's murder scene, what does Sioned ask him to do?

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

5. How does Brother Cadfael feel when he learns about Cal?

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