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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the townspeople treat the old man Padrig?
(a) With disgust.
(b) They ignore him.
(c) With caution.
(d) With respect.

2. When the Welsh girl who meets Brother Cadfael recognizes him as a visitor from England, what does she do?
(a) Speaks a few words in English to him.
(b) Offers him and the other monks a place to stay.
(c) Invites him to go for a walk.
(d) Runs away.

3. As Brother Cadfael and Sioned discuss Rhisiart's murder, whom do they agree did not murder Rhisiart?
(a) Brother Jerome.
(b) Prior Robert.
(c) Engelard.
(d) Peredur.

4. According to the myth explained to Brother Cadfael by Sioned, what person touching the murder victim would cause it to gush blood?
(a) A clergyman.
(b) The person who found the corpse.
(c) The murderer.
(d) The closest family member.

5. What weapon actually killed Rhisiart?
(a) An arrow.
(b) A large stone.
(c) A knife.
(d) Poison.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Prior Robert and Brother Richard sleep on the night they arrive in Gwytherin?

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

3. Why does Prince Cradoc cut off Winifred's head?

4. What does Prior Robert do when the monks arrive in Gwytherin?

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

(see the answer key)

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