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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Beetle grow suspicious of Jane's actions in Chapter 4?
(a) Jane always returns home very happy.
(b) Jane doesn't do the chores she says she is leaving to do.
(c) Jane often sneaks out at odd hours of the night.
(d) Jane looks nervous everytime she tells Beetle where she is going.

2. Whom does the King marry in Alyce's dream in Chapter 6?
(a) Alice.
(b) The midwife.
(c) The miller's daughter.
(d) Her mother.

3. Who is made to stand in the rain with a millstone around his neck in Chapter 7?
(a) The miller.
(b) The baker.
(c) The mason.
(d) The priest.

4. What does a cow give birth to in Chapter 7?
(a) Twin calfs.
(b) One male calf.
(c) A two-headed calf.
(d) One female calf.

5. What shift takes place that Jane does not notice?
(a) The villagers begin to distrust Jane.
(b) The villagers begin to ask Alyce questions instead of Jane.
(c) Jane becomes increasingly tired, and this begins to affect her duties.
(d) The season changes from spring to summer.

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

7. What is the name of the fair that Beetle goes to in Chapter 5?
(a) Saint Annabelle's Day Fair.
(b) Saint Radolpho's Day Fair.
(c) Saint Peter's Day Fair.
(d) Saint Swithin's Day Fair.

8. Why does Beetle call the miller's wife a cow?
(a) It is what she has heard Jane do in such circumstances.
(b) Beetle admires the miller's wife and calls her a cow as a compliment.
(c) The miller's wife stole her eggs.
(d) The miller's wife was mean to the cat.

9. Who is married with thirteen children in Chapter 4?
(a) The baker.
(b) The mason.
(c) The doctor.
(d) The butcher.

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

11. According to Beetle, why is the midwife's surname Sharp?
(a) She has a piercing voice.
(b) She is quick-witted.
(c) She always brings knives with her in case she needs to perform a surgery.
(d) She has a pointed nose and sharp features.

12. Where do the tracks lead the second time in Chapter 7?
(a) To the smith's barn.
(b) To the butcher's shop.
(c) To the baker's shop.
(d) To the bricklayer's studio.

13. Why does Will ask Alyce for help in Chapter 8?
(a) His leg is injured.
(b) A door is jammed.
(c) His boat has sprung a leak.
(d) His cow is about to give birth.

14. What does Beetle watch the cat do?
(a) Lie in the sun and groom itself.
(b) Hunt a mouse.
(c) Play with another cat.
(d) Drink from a stream.

15. What does Will do that makes Alyce feel shy in Chapter 8?
(a) He shares a secret with Alyce.
(b) He tells Alyce she is pretty.
(c) He tells everyone that Alyce is stupid.
(d) He tells everyone what a great help Alyce was.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what does Beetle see her reflection in Chapter 5?

2. What season is it in Chapter 4?

3. What does Will observe about Alyce in Chapter 6?

4. How many children has the midwife had?

5. Why does Beetle curse the cat in Chapter 2?

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