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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the heads of the parish tell Father Huw that Prior Robert may take St. Winifred's remains?
(a) They think the monks have brought bad luck and want them gone.
(b) Prior Robert bribed them with a substantial amount of money.
(c) They think Rhisiart's murder is a sign of St. Winifred's wrath.
(d) They are tired of the bickering and tension.

2. What does Brother Columbanus say is the only thing he will take in until they accomplish their goal?
(a) Water.
(b) Vegetables.
(c) Mead.
(d) A rare herb.

3. How does Sioned feel, knowing that Peredur did not murder her father?
(a) Excited.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Concerned.
(d) Suspicious.

4. Who appears and causes Brother Columbanus to run out?
(a) Brother Cadfael.
(b) Engelard.
(c) Prior Robert.
(d) Peredur.

5. How does Brother Columbanus make Brother Jerome a suspect in Rhisiart's murder?
(a) Brother Columbanus saw Brother Jerome leave the chapel while they were supposed to be praying.
(b) Brother Columbanus saw Brother Jerome return to the chapel in different clothing than when he left.
(c) Brother Columbanus fell asleep at the chapel and has no alibi for Brother Jerome.
(d) Brother Columbanus claims he dreamed that Brother Jerome killed Rhisiart.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Prince Cradoc cut off Winifred's head?

2. After Father Huw thanks Brother Cadfael, what does Father Huw admit to Brother Cadfael?

3. What is Padrig's occupation?

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

5. What does Brother Cadfael realize about the myth explained to him by Sioned?

(see the answer key)

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