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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 call the protagonist by the end of Chapter 1?
(a) Girly.
(b) Beetle.
(c) Amy.
(d) Pipsqueak.

2. What does Beetle place near the cat before leaving in Chapter 2?
(a) Some milk.
(b) A blanket.
(c) A fish.
(d) Some cheese.

3. What does Beetle give to the cat sometimes in Chapter 2?
(a) Some insects.
(b) Some of her food.
(c) Something soft to sleep on.
(d) Some ale.

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

5. What do the boys in the village call the protagonist in Chapter 1?
(a) Dung Beetle.
(b) Grubby Girl.
(c) Stinky Face.
(d) Piggy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the midwife sometimes refuse to help an expectant mother?

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

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

4. What does Beetle realize about giving birth?

5. What does Beetle take to the cat at the end of Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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