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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Brother Cadfael feel about Prince Cradoc while he digs for St. Winifred's remains?
(a) He admires him.
(b) He envies him.
(c) He feels sorry for him.
(d) He believes Prince Cradoc got what he deserved.

2. What does Cal mean when he tells Brother Cadfael, "Sweeten him and you'll get your way."
(a) If they "sweeten" Prior Robert, that is, if they get him to act kindlier, they will get their way.
(b) If they appeal to Rhisiart in the appropriate way, the townspeople will follow.
(c) If they "sweet-talk" Prior Robert into leaving Gwytherin, they will get their way.
(d) If they bribe Rhisiart with sweets, he will change his mind and so will the townspeople.

3. During Vespers, whom does Prior Robert warn the townspeople about as a threat to get his way?
(a) Prince Cradoc.
(b) The English people.
(c) St. Winifred's descendants.
(d) Rhisiart.

4. What is the occupation of the man that the Welsh girl meets?
(a) Sheep-caller.
(b) Bird-caller.
(c) Swine-caller.
(d) Ox-caller.

5. As Brother Cadfael and Sioned discuss Rhisiart's murder, whom do they agree did not murder Rhisiart?
(a) Brother Jerome.
(b) Peredur.
(c) Engelard.
(d) Prior Robert.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brother Columbanus do when the voice accuses him of killing Rhisiart?

2. What does Brother Cadfael say about the solution to the murder Brother Columbanus' dream brings?

3. What is the topic of discussion at the meeting Brother Cadfael goes to after leaving Father Huw?

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

5. How does Brother Columbanus make Brother Jerome a suspect in Rhisiart's murder?

(see the answer key)

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