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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During a rest on the way back to Shrewsbury, what does Brother Jerome tell Brother Cadfael about St. Winifred's bones?
(a) Her bones are not in her coffin.
(b) That Brother Cadfael should have more faith in the power of St. Winifred's bones.
(c) Her bones have crumbled to dust.
(d) Her bones have begun to bring miracles.

2. How do the townspeople treat the old man Padrig?
(a) They ignore him.
(b) With caution.
(c) With disgust.
(d) With respect.

3. Where do Prior Robert and Brother Richard sleep on the night they arrive in Gwytherin?
(a) Cadwallon's home.
(b) Rhisiart's home.
(c) Bened's home.
(d) Father Huw's home.

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 liked Rhisiart.
(b) Peredur disliked Rhisiart.
(c) Peredur's relationship with Rhisiart only recently became strained.
(d) Peredur and Rhisiart respected each other, but frequently argued.

5. What does Brother Cadfael realize about the myth explained to him by Sioned?
(a) That it could be true.
(b) That they should ignore the myth.
(c) That many people believe in it.
(d) That Prior Robert made it up.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Peredur feel when he hears that Sioned and Engelard will be able to marry?

2. The day after Bened brings news of Gwytherin to Brother Cadfael, in addition to Prior Robert, whom else does he greet?

3. What weapon actually killed Rhisiart?

4. What does Annest ask Brother Cadfael about her relationship with Brother John?

5. According to the myth explained to Brother Cadfael by Sioned, what person touching the murder victim would cause it to gush blood?

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