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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. The village boys stick the cat in a sack with ______________.
(a) A mouse.
(b) A rabbit.
(c) A puppy.
(d) An eel.

2. What does Beetle give to the cat sometimes in Chapter 2?
(a) Some ale.
(b) Something soft to sleep on.
(c) Some insects.
(d) Some of her food.

3. In what manner does the midwife deal with the expectant mothers?
(a) In a friendly way.
(b) In a gruff way.
(c) In a calm and soothing manner.
(d) In an indifferent manner.

4. What does the protagonist ask the woman for in Chapter 1?
(a) A blanket.
(b) A small bit of food.
(c) A bath.
(d) Some new clothes.

5. What does Beetle place near the cat before leaving in Chapter 2?
(a) Some milk.
(b) Some cheese.
(c) A fish.
(d) A blanket.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a man ask Beetle to do when he believes she is someone else in Chapter 5?

2. How many children has the midwife had?

3. What does the woman tell the protagonist about beggars in Chapter 1?

4. Why does Beetle become fearful of the miller's wife in Chapter 4?

5. Who is married with thirteen children in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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