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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What season is it in Chapter 4?
(a) Autumn.
(b) Winter.
(c) Spring.
(d) Summer.

2. What name is given to the cat in Chapter 6?
(a) Scooter.
(b) Purr.
(c) Fluffy.
(d) Pip.

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

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

5. Where does the protagonist burrow to keep warm in Chapter 1?
(a) In a pile of leaves.
(b) A dung heap.
(c) A hay stack.
(d) In a deserted shed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name does Will first call Alyce after she saves him?

2. How does Jane break her ankle in Chapter 5?

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

4. Why doesn't Beetle mind it when Jane calls her names in Chapter 4?

5. Why do the villagers comment on Alyce's insanity in Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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