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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, Edward.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the midwife's attitude tolerated by the villagers?
(a) She scares the villagers.
(b) She grew up with the other villagers so they are like family.
(c) She is needed.
(d) She has saved many lives.

2. What is Alyce collecting at the beginning of Chapter 9?
(a) Berries.
(b) Apples.
(c) Firewood.
(d) Nuts.

3. Why does the midwife sometimes refuse to help an expectant mother?
(a) If the mother is carrying a child out of wedlock.
(b) If she will not be paid for her services.
(c) If she is too tired.
(d) If the mother has hurt or betrayed her in the past.

4. What is the only name that the protagonist is known by when the novel begins?
(a) Dummy.
(b) Brat.
(c) Grub.
(d) Bug.

5. Why does Jane slap the miller's wife in Chapter 4?
(a) To kill a bug.
(b) To teach Beetle what to do in such a circumstance.
(c) To stop her from screaming.
(d) To express her anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the woman call the protagonist by the end of Chapter 1?

2. Whom does Alyce learn about sin from in Chapter 7?

3. Why doesn't Beetle mind it when Jane calls her names in Chapter 4?

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

5. What is the name of the woman who is giving birth in Chapter 11?

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