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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 different about Beetle's visit to the fair in Chapter 5?
(a) This is the first time that Beetle has not been hungry while at the fair.
(b) Beetle is now tall enough to try out the bigger rides.
(c) She is accompanied by someone this time around.
(d) Beetle has a small amount of spending money this time.

2. What does Beetle conclude about her appearance in Chapter 5?
(a) She looks very dirty and ugly.
(b) She looks older than she really is.
(c) She is very pretty.
(d) Her hair is a mess of curls.

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

4. Before the comb, what was the only thing that Beetle had ever owned?
(a) A small picture book.
(b) A bracelet made out of yarn.
(c) A locket.
(d) Her ragged clothes.

5. Why does Beetle curse the cat in Chapter 2?
(a) She has never heard any kind words before, so she doesn't know any.
(b) The cat growled and hissed at Beetle.
(c) The cat scratched her hand.
(d) Beetle is in a bad mood and takes it out on the cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the boys in the village toss the sack in Chapter 2?

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

3. What does Beetle realize about giving birth?

4. According to Beetle, why is the midwife's surname Sharp?

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

(see the answer key)

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