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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 Prior Robert feel about the abbot's decision to allow Brother Cadfael and Brother John to accompany him to Gwytherin?
(a) Grateful.
(b) Unaffected.
(c) Unhappy.
(d) Suspicious.

2. Why does Prior Robert request a private meeting away from the townspeople regarding his proposal?
(a) His arguments are having no affect.
(b) He is feeling ill.
(c) He fears for his life.
(d) The meeting with the townspeople was adjourned.

3. While he is digging for St. Winifred's remains, how does Brother Cadfael imagine St. Winifred?
(a) As a girl in love with a prince.
(b) As a cunning schemer.
(c) As a wild, carefree spirit.
(d) As a girl devoted to God.

4. How does Brother Richard respond when Sioned makes her request to him regarding her father?
(a) He follows her directions without incident.
(b) He refuses to comply with her wishes.
(c) He claims he wants to ask Prior Robert's permission first.
(d) He becomes nervous and begins to sweat.

5. What is Prior Robert's only solid argument to get his proposal approved?
(a) The bishop and the prince have approved his proposal.
(b) St. Winifred will take her wrath out upon anyone who stands in the way of her transfer.
(c) The English people need St. Winifred's favors.
(d) St. Winifred asked the monks of Shrewsbury to move her to a place where she will be honored.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Prior Robert ask to tell Winifred's life story?

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

3. What are the results when Brother Richard looks for Rhisiart?

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

5. How do the townspeople treat the old man Padrig?

(see the answer key)

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