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

2. What color is the cat that Beetle watches?
(a) Brown.
(b) Black.
(c) Orange.
(d) White.

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

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

5. What does the merchant tell Beetle when he gives her the comb for free?
(a) She should use it to attract Will.
(b) To use it on her curls, and she will have a lover before nightfall.
(c) She is obviously not the type of girl to use a comb.
(d) The comb will break if she tries to use it in her hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the protagonist live her life in Chapter 1?

2. According to the protagonist, why do villagers often drive her away?

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

4. What does Beetle give to the cat sometimes in Chapter 2?

5. Why does Jane need to go to the fair?

(see the answer key)

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