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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Miller's Wife.

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. What does the protagonist ask the woman for in Chapter 1?
(a) A small bit of food.
(b) A blanket.
(c) Some new clothes.
(d) A bath.

3. What does the woman give the protagonist after doing chores all day?
(a) A scrap of dried bread and a bit of ale.
(b) A bit of advice.
(c) A hug.
(d) A bisquit and some tea.

4. Who stops the boys in the village from taunting the protagonist in Chapter 1?
(a) A young, pretty woman.
(b) An old lady gardening nearby.
(c) A woman of average age and looks.
(d) The preacher's wife.

5. Why doesn't Beetle mind it when Jane calls her names in Chapter 4?
(a) She would rather have Jane be mean than go hungry.
(b) She doesn't value Jane's opinion anyways.
(c) She doesn't understand the meaning of the words.
(d) She will seek her revenge in the future.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the protagonist live her life in Chapter 1?

3. What color is the cat that Beetle watches?

4. How many children has the midwife had?

5. What does Beetle place near the cat before leaving in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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