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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Sioned in love with?
(a) Bened.
(b) Peredur.
(c) Cal.
(d) Engelard.

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

3. Where does Prior Robert suggest they take Brother Columbanus after they witness his "falling sickness"?
(a) A local hospital.
(b) The monastery garden.
(c) The monastery infirmary.
(d) Columbanus' room.

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

5. Along with Brother Jerome, whom does Prior Robert send to St. Winifred's chapel?
(a) Brother Cadfael.
(b) Brother Richard.
(c) Brother Columbanus.
(d) Father Huw.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Brother Columbanus look the morning after Rhisiart's murder?

2. What does Cal mean when he tells Brother Cadfael, "Sweeten him and you'll get your way."

3. When Brother Cadfael asks Sioned to remove her father's clothes, what does he ask her to take note of?

4. How does Brother Richard respond when Sioned makes her request to him regarding her father?

5. What is the occupation of the man that the Welsh girl meets?

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