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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Miller's Wife.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who stops the boys in the village from taunting the protagonist in Chapter 1?
(a) The preacher's wife.
(b) An old lady gardening nearby.
(c) A young, pretty woman.
(d) A woman of average age and looks.

2. In what manner does the midwife deal with the expectant mothers?
(a) In a gruff way.
(b) In a calm and soothing manner.
(c) In a friendly way.
(d) In an indifferent manner.

3. What is Beetle sure of when she returns to the cottage in Chapter 4?
(a) Jane has a surprise for her.
(b) She will be punished.
(c) A storm is moving in.
(d) Someone has been in trhe cottage while she was away.

4. What does Beetle take to the cat at the end of Chapter 2?
(a) Some cheese.
(b) Some chicken scraps.
(c) A basket to sleep in.
(d) Some ale.

5. Why does Beetle become fearful of the miller's wife in Chapter 4?
(a) The miller's wife begins shouting and throwing things.
(b) The miller's wife becomes very drunk.
(c) The miller's wife cries whenever her husband enters the room.
(d) The miller's wife laughs loudly at everyone who comes near.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does the woman call the protagonist by the end of Chapter 1?

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

5. What does Beetle have to deliver to the manor dairy?

(see the answer key)

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