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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. Where does Beetle take the cat after saving it in Chapter 2?
(a) To the forest.
(b) To the side of the river to clean.
(c) To an abandoned shed.
(d) To the dung heap.

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

4. What is carved on the comb that Beetle admires?
(a) A butterfly.
(b) A dragon.
(c) A ballerina.
(d) A cat.

5. What does the woman give the protagonist after doing chores all day?
(a) A scrap of dried bread and a bit of ale.
(b) A hug.
(c) A bit of advice.
(d) A bisquit and some tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Beetle have to deliver to the manor dairy?

2. How would one describe the midwife?

3. Who does Beetle see Jane hugging and kissing?

4. What does Beetle watch the cat do?

5. How does Beetle feel about owning the comb?

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