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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Brother Cadfael feel, now that the situation with Brother Columbanus and St. Winifred has been concluded?
(a) Excited.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Proud.
(d) Disappointed.

2. After Prior Robert talks about the importance of acquiring a relic for the abbey, why do the brothers run outside?
(a) Visitors appear at the gate of the monastery.
(b) They hear a loud crash.
(c) They hear a loud cry.
(d) They want to get away from Prior Robert.

3. What events, as explained to Prior Robert, prove that St. Winifred must be powerful and supremely worthy of honor?
(a) Brother Columbanus' miraculous ascension.
(b) The news about Brother John and Annest.
(c) The events Bened says are occurring in Shrewsbury, where Prior Robert thinks St. Winifred is buried.
(d) The events Bened says are occurring in Gwytherin, where Prior Robert thinks St. Winifred used to be buried.

4. What does Brother Cadfael tell Sioned about his plot to trap Brother Columbanus?
(a) Law officials must not be involved.
(b) The plot will be dangerous.
(c) He doesn't expect cooperation from the other monks.
(d) The plot will work easily.

5. After Prior Robert attempts to bribe Rhisiart to get approval for his proposal, how does Father Huw treat Prior Robert?
(a) With sympathy.
(b) With kindness.
(c) With anger.
(d) With impatience.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Brother Cadfael believe Cal remains quiet about Sioned's feelings of love?

3. What do Sioned and Brother Cadfael think Brother Columbanus might be trying to do after claiming to reveal the solution to Rhisiart's murder?

4. What happens to Prince Cradoc after he cuts off Winifred's head?

5. What is strange about the contents of the bottle of poppy seed syrup with which Brother Cadfael wants to treat Dame Branwen?

(see the answer key)

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