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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 doesn't do the chores she says she is leaving to do.
(b) Jane often sneaks out at odd hours of the night.
(c) Jane looks nervous everytime she tells Beetle where she is going.
(d) Jane always returns home very happy.

2. What name does Beetle decide to give herself in Chapter 5?
(a) Amy.
(b) Allison.
(c) Alyssa.
(d) Alyce.

3. Where do the tracks first lead to in Chapter 7?
(a) The miller's door.
(b) The priest's door.
(c) Thomas At-the-Bridge's door.
(d) Jane's door.

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

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

6. What does the merchant tell Beetle when he gives her the comb for free?
(a) The comb will break if she tries to use it in her hair.
(b) She is obviously not the type of girl to use a comb.
(c) She should use it to attract Will.
(d) To use it on her curls, and she will have a lover before nightfall.

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

8. What color is the cat that Beetle watches?
(a) Orange.
(b) Black.
(c) White.
(d) Brown.

9. In her dream in Chapter 6, who calls Alyce by her name?
(a) Jane.
(b) Will.
(c) The Pope.
(d) Her mother.

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

11. What does Beetle take to the cat at the end of Chapter 2?
(a) Some cheese.
(b) Some chicken scraps.
(c) A basket to sleep in.
(d) Some ale.

12. What does Beetle give to the cat sometimes in Chapter 2?
(a) Some of her food.
(b) Something soft to sleep on.
(c) Some ale.
(d) Some insects.

13. What is different about Beetle's visit to the fair in Chapter 5?
(a) Beetle is now tall enough to try out the bigger rides.
(b) She is accompanied by someone this time around.
(c) Beetle has a small amount of spending money this time.
(d) This is the first time that Beetle has not been hungry while at the fair.

14. What is there an abundance of in Chapter 4?
(a) Bread.
(b) Eggs.
(c) Milk.
(d) Ale.

15. The village boys stick the cat in a sack with ______________.
(a) An eel.
(b) A puppy.
(c) A rabbit.
(d) A mouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is made to stand in the rain with a millstone around his neck in Chapter 7?

2. What washes up on shore at the end of Chapter 7?

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. Who is Kate?

(see the answer keys)

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