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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. What is carved on the comb that Beetle admires?
(a) A dragon.
(b) A butterfly.
(c) A ballerina.
(d) A cat.

2. What does Beetle see the cat doing when she sees it alive and well again for the first time after saving it?
(a) Chasing a grasshopper.
(b) Basking in the sunlight.
(c) Grooming itself while sitting on the fence.
(d) Eating a small fish.

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

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

5. What does Will do that makes Alyce feel shy in Chapter 8?
(a) He tells everyone that Alyce is stupid.
(b) He tells Alyce she is pretty.
(c) He shares a secret with Alyce.
(d) He tells everyone what a great help Alyce was.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What color is the cat that Beetle watches?

3. Why does Beetle call the miller's wife a cow?

4. Why does Jane need to go to the fair?

5. Who does Beetle see Jane hugging and kissing?

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