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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 if Rhisiart had any other land holdings elsewhere in Wales.
(c) He attempts to discover if Rhisiart had enemies.
(d) He attempts to discover where Rhisiart's wife is living.

2. What is Prior Robert's tone of voice when he talks about acquiring a relic for the abbey?
(a) He is belligerent.
(b) He is sarcastic.
(c) He cries.
(d) He whines.

3. Why does Brother Cadfael believe Cal remains quiet about Sioned's feelings of love?
(a) Cal sympathizes with Sioned.
(b) Cal doesn't want to endanger Sioned's life.
(c) Cal is afraid he will lose his job.
(d) Cal doesn't want to endanger his own life.

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

5. 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 asked the monks of Shrewsbury to move her to a place where she will be honored.
(d) St. Winifred will take her wrath out upon anyone who stands in the way of her transfer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Peredur do when the men try to close in on Engelard?

2. Why is Brother Cadfael skeptical when Prior Robert claims that it is a miracle when St. Winifred leads him to her grave?

3. How does Prior Robert feel about the abbot's decision to allow Brother Cadfael and Brother John to accompany him to Gwytherin?

4. To get his proposal approved, what characteristic of Rhisiart does Father Huw tell Prior Robert to appeal to?

5. After Brother Cadfael gives Peredur the message from Sioned, what does he learn about Cal?

(see the answer key)

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