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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Midwife.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the woman tell the protagonist about beggars in Chapter 1?
(a) They are just as deserving as everyone else.
(b) They are not welcome in the village.
(c) They are sad.
(d) They are scary.

2. 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 bisquit and some tea.
(c) A bit of advice.
(d) A hug.

3. Why is the midwife's attitude tolerated by the villagers?
(a) She scares the villagers.
(b) She grew up with the other villagers so they are like family.
(c) She is needed.
(d) She has saved many lives.

4. How does the protagonist live her life in Chapter 1?
(a) By sleeping a lot.
(b) By taking what she can and working where she can.
(c) By moving from place to place and meeting lots of friends.
(d) By learning as much as she can.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the protagonist not do while she sleeps?

2. Who is Kate?

3. What does Beetle place near the cat before leaving in Chapter 2?

4. Why does Beetle curse the cat in Chapter 2?

5. What is the protagonist sure of about her family?

(see the answer key)

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