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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17, The Midwife's Apprentice.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What month is it in Chapter 11?
(a) August.
(b) December.
(c) October.
(d) November.

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

3. What does Alyce tell the boys that the thing she is threatening them with will do?
(a) Burn their nose hairs.
(b) Make the boys act like women.
(c) Poke their eyes out.
(d) Give them a disease.

4. How is the cook at the manor described?
(a) As a ditzy woman.
(b) As a grumpy old bat.
(c) As a thief and a liar.
(d) As a friendly woman.

5. How many children has the midwife had?
(a) Seven.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Six.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Kate?

2. Where does the protagonist burrow to keep warm in Chapter 1?

3. Why do the wealthy couple want Alyce to accompany them to Salisbury in Chapter 17?

4. What does Beetle see the cat doing when she sees it alive and well again for the first time after saving it?

5. Who does Beetle see Jane hugging and kissing?

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