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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 say killed Rhisiart?
(a) Peredur.
(b) St. Winifred.
(c) Brother John.
(d) Bened.

2. What does Brother Cadfael learn about the home of Bened, the town smith?
(a) It is haunted.
(b) Small nightly gatherings are held there.
(c) Travelers use it as a rest stop.
(d) It was once an abbey.

3. After Engelard is named as a suspect in Rhisiart's murder, whom does Sioned accuse of having the strongest motive to kill her father?
(a) Prior Robert and the monks.
(b) Bened.
(c) Peredur.
(d) Engelard.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Brother Cadfael working when he is called for mass?

3. Along with Brother Jerome, whom does Prior Robert send to St. Winifred's chapel?

4. Why does the Welsh girl who meets Brother Cadfael become nervous when he speaks to her?

5. Whom does Father Huw tell Prior Robert that the saints live to honor?

(see the answer key)

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