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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, The Merchant.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the protagonist not do while she sleeps?
(a) Snores.
(b) Drools.
(c) Dreams.
(d) Grinds her teeth.

2. Why does Beetle become fearful of the miller's wife in Chapter 4?
(a) The miller's wife laughs loudly at everyone who comes near.
(b) The miller's wife begins shouting and throwing things.
(c) The miller's wife becomes very drunk.
(d) The miller's wife cries whenever her husband enters the room.

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

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Beetle take to the cat at the end of Chapter 2?

2. How many children has the midwife had?

3. Why is the midwife's attitude tolerated by the villagers?

4. What does the woman give the protagonist after doing chores all day?

5. Where does the protagonist burrow to keep warm in Chapter 1?

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