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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, The Twins.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Beetle fall out of a tree in Chapter 4?
(a) She is pushed.
(b) She loses her balance.
(c) She sees something shocking.
(d) Something gives her a fright.

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

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

4. What does the merchant tell Beetle when he gives her the comb for free?
(a) She should use it to attract Will.
(b) The comb will break if she tries to use it in her hair.
(c) To use it on her curls, and she will have a lover before nightfall.
(d) She is obviously not the type of girl to use a comb.

5. According to Beetle, why is the midwife's surname Sharp?
(a) She always brings knives with her in case she needs to perform a surgery.
(b) She is quick-witted.
(c) She has a pointed nose and sharp features.
(d) She has a piercing voice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alyce do when the village boys call her Beetle in Chapter 6?

2. What color is Will's hair?

3. Why doesn't Jane notice the shift in Chapter 8?

4. What color is the cat that Beetle watches?

5. Who is Tansy?

(see the answer key)

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