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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. Where do the boys in the village toss the sack in Chapter 2?
(a) Into the stream.
(b) Over a small cliff.
(c) In a tree.
(d) Down a hill.

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

3. What is the midwife's name?
(a) Betsy.
(b) Jane.
(c) Carol.
(d) Anna.

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

5. Where does Beetle often sit while a birth is taking place?
(a) Outside.
(b) In a cupboard.
(c) Under a table.
(d) In the outhouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. The village boys stick the cat in a sack with ______________.

2. What does the woman tell the protagonist about beggars in Chapter 1?

3. What does Beetle tell the cat about at the end of Chapter 2?

4. How does Beetle surprise herself in Chapter 3?

5. Who is Kate?

(see the answer key)

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