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

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

3. What does Beetle watch the cat do?
(a) Play with another cat.
(b) Lie in the sun and groom itself.
(c) Hunt a mouse.
(d) Drink from a stream.

4. What does Gilbert Gray-Head teach Alyce in Chapter 7?
(a) Woodworking.
(b) Midwifery.
(c) How to milk a cow.
(d) Weaving.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Thomas At-the-Bridge called upon in Chapter 7?

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

3. What does Alyce tell Purr about at the end of Chapter 8?

4. Where does Beetle take the cat after saving it in Chapter 2?

5. What does Beetle conclude about her appearance in Chapter 5?

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