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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Regarding Rhisiart's murder, what do Bened and the townspeople believe about the monks?
(a) They are hiding something.
(b) One or more of them actually murdered Rhisiart.
(c) They are involved with the murder, even if they didn't actually kill Rhisiart.
(d) They aren't involved with the murder.

2. Because the prince has gone south and the sheriff and bailiff are tending to business while he is gone, what won't they have time to do?
(a) Attend a vigil at St. Winifred's grave.
(b) Deal with Brother John's crime.
(c) Arrest Prior Robert for bribery.
(d) Investigate Rhisiart's murder.

3. What does Father Huw offer the monks from Shrewsbury when they arrive at Gwytherin?
(a) Parcels of land.
(b) Jobs.
(c) Food and shelter.
(d) Advice.

4. What does Brother Cadfael realize about Peredur's relationship with Rhisiart when he considers Peredur as a suspect in Rhisiart's murder?
(a) Peredur and Rhisiart respected each other, but frequently argued.
(b) Peredur liked Rhisiart.
(c) Peredur disliked Rhisiart.
(d) Peredur's relationship with Rhisiart only recently became strained.

5. What does Brother Cadfael tell Sioned at the site of Rhisiart's murder?
(a) Prayer and meditation won't help now.
(b) Don't disturb the murder scene.
(c) Harming others in revenge is a sin.
(d) She must remain at the site of the murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Winifred, why did a spring rise up in Wales?

2. What are Sioned's servants carrying when they approach Prior Robert and the brothers?

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

4. What instrument does Rhisiart's daughter, Sioned, play?

5. What does Brother Columbanus claim that St. Winifred told him in a dream about the brothers' mission?

(see the answer key)

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