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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Cal, the ploughman, why does Bened believe he will not be able to marry Sioned?
(a) He is not handsome enough.
(b) He does not get along with Sioned's father.
(c) The difference in their ages.
(d) He does not have enough money.

2. Why does the Welsh girl who meets Brother Cadfael become nervous when he speaks to her?
(a) He speaks Welsh.
(b) She doesn't understand English.
(c) The English are looked upon with suspicion.
(d) Her boyfriend is standing behind Brother Cadfael.

3. What does Brother Cadfael realize when Prior Robert tries to bribe Rhisiart to get him to approve his proposal?
(a) It could cost Prior Robert his life.
(b) It is wrong.
(c) Prior Robert will need to bribe others as well.
(d) It will work.

4. What does Brother Cadfael learn about Rhisiart's marital status at Bened's house?
(a) His wife left him many years ago.
(b) He is a widower.
(c) He and his wife have been married for many years.
(d) He never married.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the voice, what was the man sent by St. Winifred supposed to enforce?

2. What events, as explained to Prior Robert, prove that St. Winifred must be powerful and supremely worthy of honor?

3. How does Sioned appear to Brother Columbanus when she pretends to be St. Winifred?

4. How did Winifred spend her life?

5. Why do Brother John and Annest have to use a special method to communicate?

(see the answer key)

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