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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is "falling sickness"?
(a) Dizzy spells.
(b) Frequent fainting spells.
(c) Frequent seizures.
(d) Hypochondria.

2. 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.

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

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

5. According to Prior Robert, why is it important for the abbey to obtain a relic?
(a) To bring prestige to the abbey.
(b) Every other abbey has a relic.
(c) It is the next step in the process for having the abbey declared a shrine.
(d) The relic will help attract tourists to the abbey, which will help them make money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse does Prior Robert give for not being able to help Brother Richard hold vigil on the second night?

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

3. Who is Sioned supposed to marry?

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

5. What does Father Huw offer the monks from Shrewsbury when they arrive at Gwytherin?

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