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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Brother Cadfael tell Sioned about his plot to trap Brother Columbanus?
(a) The plot will be dangerous.
(b) Law officials must not be involved.
(c) The plot will work easily.
(d) He doesn't expect cooperation from the other monks.

2. What are the results when Brother Richard looks for Rhisiart?
(a) Brother Richard doesn't find Rhisiart.
(b) Brother Richard is lost.
(c) Brother Richard is detained by a group of outlaws.
(d) Brother Richard returns with Rhisiart's riderless horse.

3. What happens to Prince Cradoc after he cuts off Winifred's head?
(a) He disappears in a puff of smoke.
(b) He melts into the ground.
(c) He becomes king.
(d) He becomes deeply depressed.

4. How does Brother Cadfael persuade Abbot Heribert that he is necessary on the expedition to Gwytherin?
(a) Brother Cadfael will be a Welsh translator.
(b) Brother Cadfael will help protect Prior Robert.
(c) Brother Cadfael will acquire herbs for medicinal use.
(d) Brother Cadfael will watch over Brother John.

5. Who is Engelard's new lord?
(a) Cadwallon.
(b) Sioned's uncle.
(c) Brother Cadfael.
(d) Sioned.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Prior Robert feel when Sioned tells him about the last time she saw Rhisiart?

2. After Prior Robert attempts to bribe Rhisiart to get approval for his proposal, how does Father Huw treat Prior Robert?

3. How did Winifred spend her life?

4. What is strange about the contents of the bottle of poppy seed syrup with which Brother Cadfael wants to treat Dame Branwen?

5. What does Brother Cadfael notice about the arrow sticking out of Rhisiart's chest?

(see the answer key)

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