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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Prince Cradoc after he cuts off Winifred's head?
(a) He melts into the ground.
(b) He becomes king.
(c) He becomes deeply depressed.
(d) He disappears in a puff of smoke.

2. What does Brother Cadfael realize about Peredur's relationship with Rhisiart when he considers Peredur as a suspect in Rhisiart's murder?
(a) Peredur liked Rhisiart.
(b) Peredur and Rhisiart respected each other, but frequently argued.
(c) Peredur's relationship with Rhisiart only recently became strained.
(d) Peredur disliked Rhisiart.

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

4. What is special about the spring that Winifred describes in the dream?
(a) It gives immediate sainthood.
(b) It gives one the ability to live forever.
(c) It has healing power.
(d) It gives one the power to see into the future.

5. What does Father Huw offer the monks from Shrewsbury when they arrive at Gwytherin?
(a) Food and shelter.
(b) Advice.
(c) Jobs.
(d) Parcels of land.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Prior Robert's only solid argument to get his proposal approved?

2. Who is Sioned supposed to marry?

3. As Brother Cadfael thinks about the suspects in Rhisiart's murder, and he asks around, what does he attempt to discover about Rhisiart?

4. As Brother Cadfael and Sioned discuss Rhisiart's murder, whom do they agree did not murder Rhisiart?

5. How does Brother Cadfael persuade Abbot Heribert that he is necessary on the expedition to Gwytherin?

(see the answer key)

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