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

3. How does Beetle surprise herself in Chapter 3?
(a) By becoming emotional during a birth.
(b) By knowing what supplies are needed for the birth.
(c) By realizing that she one days wants a child of her own.
(d) By talking back to the midwife.

4. 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.

5. 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) Beetle has a small amount of spending money this time.
(c) This is the first time that Beetle has not been hungry while at the fair.
(d) She is accompanied by someone this time around.

6. What does Will observe about Alyce in Chapter 6?
(a) She is scared.
(b) She is brave.
(c) She is strange.
(d) She is stubborn.

7. What is Beetle sure of when she returns to the cottage in Chapter 4?
(a) A storm is moving in.
(b) Someone has been in trhe cottage while she was away.
(c) She will be punished.
(d) Jane has a surprise for her.

8. Why doesn't Jane notice the shift in Chapter 8?
(a) She is too tired and sleeps most the time.
(b) She is in denial.
(c) She is too busy with her own life.
(d) She is too focused on teaching Alyce about midwifery.

9. How does Jane break her ankle in Chapter 5?
(a) She trips over a pig.
(b) She trips on a puddle of water.
(c) She is pushed by a village hooligan.
(d) She falls down a hill.

10. How does the protagonist live her life in Chapter 1?
(a) By sleeping a lot.
(b) By learning as much as she can.
(c) By taking what she can and working where she can.
(d) By moving from place to place and meeting lots of friends.

11. Where is Will stuck when Alyce finds him in Chapter 8?
(a) Under a large log.
(b) In the gully.
(c) In a shack.
(d) Underneath the bridge.

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

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

14. Why does Jane need to go to the fair?
(a) To deliver a letter for Jane.
(b) To have some fun.
(c) To replenish her stock.
(d) To meet an expectant mother.

15. Why do the villagers comment on Alyce's insanity in Chapter 6?
(a) She never talks to other humans.
(b) She is always whistling and singing for no reason.
(c) They see her talking to the cat.
(d) Her hair is disheveled and she walks around without shoes.