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The Midwife's Apprentice | Quiz

Karen Cushman
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The Midwife's Apprentice | Quiz

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1)

What does Alyce do when the village boys call her Beetle in Chapter 6? (from Chapter Six, The Naming)

She screams and throws rocks at them.
She writes her new name in the sand.
She yells at them.
She whispers her new name.
2)

Who is sent to the village for the midwife in chapter 16? (from Chapter 16, The Baby)

John Dark.
The wealthy man's attendant.
Jennet.
The wealthy man's driver.
3)

What does a cow give birth to in Chapter 7? (from Chapter 7, The Devil)

A two-headed calf.
One female calf.
One male calf.
Twin calfs.
4)

In her dream in Chapter 6, who calls Alyce by her name? (from Chapter Six, The Naming)

Will.
Her mother.
Jane.
The Pope.
5)

What is the name of the road where the tracks are supposed to have been seen in Chapter 7? (from Chapter 7, The Devil)

Old West Court.
Old East Lane.
Old North Road.
Old South Bend.
6)

What does Alyce notice the village boys doing at the beginning of Chapter 9? (from Chapter 9, The Bailiff's Wife's Baby)

Playing a game.
Teasing the cat.
Running from an old lady.
Standing over a dead deer.
7)

Why doesn't the man believe that his wife might be having a baby in Chapter 16? (from Chapter 16, The Baby)

They have not been trying for a baby.
She does not look pregnant.
They have not made love for quite some time.
She has been barren.
8)

Why does Reese ask Alyce to accompany him to Oxford? (from Chapter 17, The Midwife's Apprentice)

To study piano.
To be introduced into society.
To learn and take care of his sister.
To be his maid.
9)

Why is the title of Chapter 8 "The Twins"? (from Chapter 8, The Twins)

The cat follows Alyce around everywhere she goes.
Alyce begins to mimic everything Jane does.
Twin girls move to the village and befriend Alyce.
A cow gives birth to two calves.
10)

Who owns the cow that gives birth in Chapter 7? (from Chapter 7, The Devil)

Roger Relish.
Roger Catsup.
Roger Mustard.
Roger Mayo.
11)

Who is John Dark? (from Chapter 12, The Inn)

Alyce's friend.
Alyce's uncle.
Alyce's neighbor.
Alyce's boss.
12)

What does Jane tell Alyce about Joan's child? (from Chapter 9, The Bailiff's Wife's Baby)

It will die.
Joan does not want the baby.
It is a girl.
It baby was stillborn.
13)

Where do the tracks lead the second time in Chapter 7? (from Chapter 7, The Devil)

To the baker's shop.
To the smith's barn.
To the bricklayer's studio.
To the butcher's shop.
14)

Why is Jane angry with Alyce in Chapter 13? (from Chapter 13, Visitors)

Alyce gave up after failing.
Alyce did not greet Jane immediately.
Alyce said something stupid.
Alyce was offered a job before Jane was.
15)

Whom does the King marry in Alyce's dream in Chapter 6? (from Chapter Six, The Naming)

Alice.
Her mother.
The miller's daughter.
The midwife.
16)

Where does Alyce go after the labor in Chapter 11? (from Chapter 11, The Leaving)

She leaves the village.
To an abandoned log cabin in the woods.
To the manor.
Back to Jane's home.
17)

What is Jane actually talking to Reese about? (from Chapter 13, Visitors)

Jane's beliefs when it comes to being a midwife.
The best dishes on the menu.
The weather.
Reese's studies.
18)

How does the boy feel about leaving Alyce in Chapter 10? (from Chapter 10, The Boy)

Nervous.
Indifferent.
Sad.
Excited.
19)

What does Alyce do for the first time when Edwards tells her he wants to stay at the manor? (from Chapter 15, Edward)

She laughs.
She cries.
She smiles.
She dances.
20)

Why do the wealthy couple want Alyce to accompany them to Salisbury in Chapter 17? (from Chapter 17, The Midwife's Apprentice)

To work under the wealthy man's sister.
To be their baby's nanny.
To look after the woman's other children.
To teach the woman how to sing and dance.
21)

How does she tell the cat her story at the end of Chapter 8? (from Chapter 8, The Twins)

In whispers.
With drawings.
With dance.
With song.
22)

What is the name of the woman who is giving birth in Chapter 11? (from Chapter 11, The Leaving)

Emma.
Eve.
Ellie.
Esther.
23)

Why does Jane send Alyce to the cottage during Joan's labor? (from Chapter 9, The Bailiff's Wife's Baby)

So Alyce can not see what Jane is doing.
To wait for the doctor.
For more supplies.
To get some sleep.
24)

Who is with Alyce at the end of Chapter 11? (from Chapter 11, The Leaving)

Edward.
Will.
The cat.
Jane.
25)

What does Will observe about Alyce in Chapter 6? (from Chapter Six, The Naming)

She is brave.
She is stubborn.
She is scared.
She is strange.
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