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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapters 6-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What smouldering herb does Agnes wave around the beehive in Chapter 1?
(a) Feverfew.
(b) Chickweed.
(c) Sage.
(d) Rosemary.

2. Why did John see Agnes’s pregnancy was a good thing for him?
(a) Because of her dowry.
(b) Because he was going to be a grandfather.
(c) Because he wanted someone to take over his glove business.
(d) Because his son would finally move.

3. Why does John believe Hamnet will take over the glove business?
(a) Because he is very smart.
(b) Because he is good at glove making.
(c) Because he is business savvy.
(d) Because he is a boy.

4. What happens at her wedding after Agnes silently asks her mother to show her presence?
(a) Rowan berries fall from the tree.
(b) Snow begins to fall.
(c) A bird lands on her shoulder.
(d) A clap of thunder is heard.

5. What does Bartholomew explain to Joan that she does not have the right to decide when they find out Agnes is pregnant?
(a) Where the baby will be born.
(b) Whether or not Agnes can marry the tutor.
(c) Where the wedding will be held.
(d) If Agnes can stay in the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eliza offer to do for Agnes at the start of Chapter 6?

2. Why does the priest place a linen on the bride and bridegroom at the wedding in Chapter 6?

3. Why was a deal made for the glover’s son to go to Hewlands twice a week?

4. What does Mary do when she goes to Judith’s room before telling Hamnet to gather wood for a fire?

5. Where does Agnes go after dropping honey and herbs off at home without realizing Hamnet and Judith are upstairs?

(see the answer key)

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