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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Sioned's servants carrying when they approach Prior Robert and the brothers?
(a) Rhisiart's coffin.
(b) Candles.
(c) Food.
(d) Sleeping mats.

2. While he is digging for St. Winifred's remains, how does Brother Cadfael imagine St. Winifred?
(a) As a cunning schemer.
(b) As a girl in love with a prince.
(c) As a girl devoted to God.
(d) As a wild, carefree spirit.

3. Why is Prior Robert ecstatic about the dream of Winifred?
(a) He wants healing for his persistent illness.
(b) He thinks it will lead him to find a relic.
(c) He is glad the psychic powers have returned.
(d) He wants to live forever.

4. According to Winifred, why did a spring rise up in Wales?
(a) It is where she was martyred.
(b) It is where an ancient abbey once stood.
(c) It is where she is buried.
(d) It is where she was born.

5. Why does Prior Robert think the journey to Gwytherin proceeded so smoothly?
(a) Prior Robert commends himself for planning the trip so well.
(b) Abbot Heribert accompanies them.
(c) Brother Cadfael and Brother John were integral to the success of the journey.
(d) Divine intervention.

Short Answer Questions

1. The morning after the third vigil, what happens to Brother Columbanus?

2. In Brother Columbanus' dream, after St. Winifred forgives Rhisiart, what else does she offer him?

3. What do Sioned and Brother Cadfael believe Brother Columbanus wants, now that he claims he has been chosen to communicate with St. Winifred?

4. After Brother John grabs the leg of the man who chases Engelard, who is furious with Brother John?

5. How did Winifred spend her life?

(see the answer key)

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