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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Brother Cadfael believe Cal remains quiet about Sioned's feelings of love?
(a) Cal is afraid he will lose his job.
(b) Cal sympathizes with Sioned.
(c) Cal doesn't want to endanger Sioned's life.
(d) Cal doesn't want to endanger his own life.

2. How does Brother Columbanus injure Sioned when he tries to kill her?
(a) Cuts her arm.
(b) Breaks her leg.
(c) Blackens her eye.
(d) Knocks her unconscious.

3. Who is going to help Brother John escape before Brother John can be arrested?
(a) Sioned.
(b) Brother Cadfael.
(c) Cal.
(d) Bened.

4. When do the heads of the parish want Prior Robert to take St. Winifred's remains?
(a) That day.
(b) During the week of the festival of St. Winifred.
(c) In three days.
(d) The next day.

5. Whom does Annest say wants Brother John arrested immediately?
(a) The bailiff.
(b) The sheriff.
(c) Prior Robert.
(d) Brother Columbanus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Prior Robert request a private meeting away from the townspeople regarding his proposal?

2. After Engelard is named as a suspect in Rhisiart's murder, whom does Sioned accuse of having the strongest motive to kill her father?

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

4. What news does Bened bring to Brother Cadfael about Sioned and Engelard?

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

(see the answer key)

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