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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Brother Cadfael working when he is called for mass?
(a) In the monastery kitchen.
(b) In the monastery library.
(c) In the monastery garden.
(d) In the church sanctuary.

2. As Brother Cadfael thinks about the suspects in Rhisiart's murder, and he asks around, what does he attempt to discover about Rhisiart?
(a) He attempts to discover if Rhisiart had other children.
(b) He attempts to discover where Rhisiart's wife is living.
(c) He attempts to discover if Rhisiart had any other land holdings elsewhere in Wales.
(d) He attempts to discover if Rhisiart had enemies.

3. Who gives an herbal mixture to Brother Columbanus to help him sleep?
(a) Brother Rhys.
(b) Brother John.
(c) Brother Jerome.
(d) Brother Cadfael.

4. In Brother Columbanus' dream, after St. Winifred forgives Rhisiart, what else does she offer him?
(a) Eternal life.
(b) The name of his killer.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Her grave.

5. What does Brother Cadfael notice about the ground beside Rhisiart's body?
(a) It is wet.
(b) It has ruts in it.
(c) It is dry.
(d) It has been swept clean of footprints.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who finds Rhisiart's dead body?

2. Why is Father Huw planning a meeting for the day after the monks arrive in Gwytherin?

3. How does Peredur react when Sioned makes her request to him before they bury her father?

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

5. What does Brother Cadfael learn about the home of Bened, the town smith?

(see the answer key)

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