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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Who does Prior Robert ask to tell Winifred's life story?
(a) Brother Columbanus.
(b) Brother Jerome.
(c) Abbot Heribert.
(d) Brother Rhys.

3. How does Brother Columbanus look the morning after Rhisiart's murder?
(a) Rested.
(b) Angry.
(c) Withdrawn.
(d) Excited.

4. What is "falling sickness"?
(a) Frequent fainting spells.
(b) Hypochondria.
(c) Frequent seizures.
(d) Dizzy spells.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the myth explained to Brother Cadfael by Sioned, what person touching the murder victim would cause it to gush blood?

2. To get his proposal approved, what characteristic of Rhisiart does Father Huw tell Prior Robert to appeal to?

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

4. Who does Prior Robert say has approved his mission to Gwytherin?

5. Who has a dream about Winifred on the night Brother Columbanus suffers his "falling sickness"??

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