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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Midwife.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Beetle curse the cat in Chapter 2?
(a) The cat scratched her hand.
(b) The cat growled and hissed at Beetle.
(c) Beetle is in a bad mood and takes it out on the cat.
(d) She has never heard any kind words before, so she doesn't know any.

2. According to the protagonist, why do villagers often drive her away?
(a) She smells as bad as the pigs.
(b) She has overstayed her welcome.
(c) She is always caught for stealing food.
(d) She scares them with her spells and magic.

3. What does the protagonist not do while she sleeps?
(a) Snores.
(b) Drools.
(c) Dreams.
(d) Grinds her teeth.

4. Where does the protagonist burrow to keep warm in Chapter 1?
(a) A dung heap.
(b) In a deserted shed.
(c) A hay stack.
(d) In a pile of leaves.

5. How does Beetle surprise herself in Chapter 3?
(a) By becoming emotional during a birth.
(b) By realizing that she one days wants a child of her own.
(c) By talking back to the midwife.
(d) By knowing what supplies are needed for the birth.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days pass before Beetle sees the cat alive and well again in Chapter 2?

2. What do the boys in the village call the protagonist in Chapter 1?

3. Why does the midwife sometimes refuse to help an expectant mother?

4. In what manner does the midwife deal with the expectant mothers?

5. What does the woman tell the protagonist about beggars in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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