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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 the midwife sometimes refuse to help an expectant mother?
(a) If the mother has hurt or betrayed her in the past.
(b) If the mother is carrying a child out of wedlock.
(c) If she is too tired.
(d) If she will not be paid for her services.

2. What washes up on shore at the end of Chapter 7?
(a) A dead fish.
(b) A woman's ring.
(c) A pair of boots.
(d) Two blocks of carved wood.

3. Who is made to stand in the rain with a millstone around his neck in Chapter 7?
(a) The priest.
(b) The mason.
(c) The baker.
(d) The miller.

4. Why is the midwife's attitude tolerated by the villagers?
(a) She grew up with the other villagers so they are like family.
(b) She scares the villagers.
(c) She has saved many lives.
(d) She is needed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the boys in the village toss the sack in Chapter 2?

2. What does a man ask Beetle to do when he believes she is someone else in Chapter 5?

3. Where is Will stuck when Alyce finds him in Chapter 8?

4. What is Alyce gathering at the beginning of Chapter 8?

5. What color is Will's hair?

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