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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why do the heads of the parish tell Father Huw that Prior Robert may take St. Winifred's remains?
(a) Prior Robert bribed them with a substantial amount of money.
(b) They think Rhisiart's murder is a sign of St. Winifred's wrath.
(c) They are tired of the bickering and tension.
(d) They think the monks have brought bad luck and want them gone.

3. Who does Prior Robert say has approved his mission to Gwytherin?
(a) Bishop David and Prince Owain.
(b) God.
(c) All of Prior Robert's followers.
(d) The townspeople.

4. When Sioned and Peredur arrive, what does Sioned say Rhisiart was doing the last time she saw him?
(a) Rhisiart was entering St. Winifred's chapel.
(b) Rhisiart was on his way to the meeting.
(c) Rhisiart was on his way to help with the birth of two calves.
(d) Rhisiart was at their home.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Sioned and her servants approach, what are Prior Robert and the other brothers doing?

2. What is Padrig's occupation?

3. How do many of the townspeople react to Prior Robert's accusation in Rhisiart's death?

4. What do the townspeople decide to do with Engelard until a law official arrives to investigate Rhisiart's death?

5. Who is Sioned supposed to marry?

(see the answer key)

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