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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Brother John and Brother Cadfael learn that the Welsh people seem to value after Padrig speaks to them about the town meeting?
(a) Money.
(b) Honesty.
(c) Fairness.
(d) Sacrifice.

2. When do the heads of the parish want Prior Robert to take St. Winifred's remains?
(a) In three days.
(b) The next day.
(c) That day.
(d) During the week of the festival of St. Winifred.

3. What is Prior Robert's only solid argument to get his proposal approved?
(a) The English people need St. Winifred's favors.
(b) The bishop and the prince have approved his proposal.
(c) St. Winifred will take her wrath out upon anyone who stands in the way of her transfer.
(d) St. Winifred asked the monks of Shrewsbury to move her to a place where she will be honored.

4. What is the occupation of the man that the Welsh girl meets?
(a) Ox-caller.
(b) Swine-caller.
(c) Sheep-caller.
(d) Bird-caller.

5. How did Winifred spend her life?
(a) Working on a farm.
(b) As a physician's assistant.
(c) Caring for her ill father.
(d) Devoted to God.

Short Answer Questions

1. While he is digging for St. Winifred's remains, how does Brother Cadfael imagine St. Winifred?

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

3. What is the nature of the message Brother Cadfael relays to Peredur from Sioned?

4. After Engelard is named as a suspect in Rhisiart's murder, whom does Sioned accuse of having the strongest motive to kill her father?

5. Who gives an herbal mixture to Brother Columbanus to help him sleep?

(see the answer key)

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