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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Brother Richard respond when Sioned makes her request to him regarding her father?
(a) He becomes nervous and begins to sweat.
(b) He refuses to comply with her wishes.
(c) He claims he wants to ask Prior Robert's permission first.
(d) He follows her directions without incident.

2. When he receives the invitation from Prior Robert to work out their differences, what does Rhisiart say about threats and bribes?
(a) He truly believes the threat about St. Winifred's wrath.
(b) The amount of the bribe will need to be increased.
(c) Threats and bribes won't change his opinion.
(d) He will accept the bribe as it is offered.

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

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

5. What weapon is Engelard an expert at using?
(a) Bow and arrow.
(b) Slingshot.
(c) Sword.
(d) Dagger.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Brother Cadfael feel about Prince Cradoc while he digs for St. Winifred's remains?

3. Who is Sioned supposed to marry?

4. Why does Rhisiart agree not to tell the townspeople that Prior Robert tried to bribe him?

5. What does Brother Cadfael realize about the myth explained to him by Sioned?

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