Who is Alyce? How did she get her name?

What relationship does Alyce have with Jane, the midwife?

How does Alyce's technique with laboring mothers differ from Jane's? Where did Alyce learn her 'bedside' manner?

How does Alyce change during the novel? Is there one person who has more influence on Alyce than another? Why or why not.

Why does Alyce leave the village? What do you think makes her decide to return?

How does Alyce convince Jane to take her back?

Why did Jane think that Alyce was a good apprentice at the beginning of the novel? How does her opinion change?