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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, Edward.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How would one describe the midwife?
(a) Mean and violent.
(b) Stern.
(c) Shy.
(d) Friendly.

2. What shift takes place that Jane does not notice?
(a) The villagers begin to ask Alyce questions instead of Jane.
(b) The villagers begin to distrust Jane.
(c) Jane becomes increasingly tired, and this begins to affect her duties.
(d) The season changes from spring to summer.

3. Why does Jane slap the miller's wife in Chapter 4?
(a) To kill a bug.
(b) To express her anger.
(c) To stop her from screaming.
(d) To teach Beetle what to do in such a circumstance.

4. Who does Beetle see Jane hugging and kissing?
(a) The baker.
(b) The butcher.
(c) The mason.
(d) The miller.

5. What does Beetle realize about giving birth?
(a) It looks easier than it probably is.
(b) It is not as painful as loneliness.
(c) It is as much hard work, or more, than brewing teas or potions.
(d) It is the grossest thing she has ever witnessed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alyce tell the boys that the thing she is threatening them with will do?

2. Why does the boy choose the name Edward?

3. What does Will tell Alyce she has in Chapter 13?

4. Why is the title of Chapter 8 "The Twins"?

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

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