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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jane slap the miller's wife in Chapter 4?

2. What does Gilbert Gray-Head teach Alyce in Chapter 7?

3. Who is Kate?

4. What is the midwife's name?

5. What does Will do that makes Alyce feel shy in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the villagers dislike about Jane?

2. What forces Brat to be constantly moving from place to place?

3. What accident does Jane have in Chapter 5? What does she make Beetle do as a result?

4. In Chapter 8, What does Will instruct Alyce to do to help the cow deliver? Why is Will especially pleased when the delivery is over?

5. What does Beetle do when the miller drags her to deliver his wife's baby?

6. What does Will tell Alyce after she rescues him from the river?

7. What does Alyce offer the cat in Chapter 6?

8. What does Beetle enjoy watching in Chapter 2?

9. What does Beetle call Jane and why?

10. What item catches Beetle's eye at the fair?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the motif of bravery in the novel. What are some examples of bravery in the novel? What are some examples of when Alyce must be brave despite her fears?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the motif of superstition in the novel. Which character(s) are superstitious? What are some examples of superstition in the novel? Is Alyce a superstitious character? Were the people of the Middle Ages more superstitious than people of the 21st century? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the conclusion of the novel. Are there any surprises at the end of the novel? Are there any unanswered questions? Did you enjoy the novel? Why or why not?

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