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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, The Inn.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Beetle have to deliver to the manor dairy?
(a) A lotion.
(b) A sauce.
(c) A balm.
(d) A powder.

4. Who owns the cow that gives birth in Chapter 7?
(a) Roger Mustard.
(b) Roger Mayo.
(c) Roger Relish.
(d) Roger Catsup.

5. Who is Jennet?
(a) John Dark's daughter.
(b) John Dark's sister.
(c) John Dark's wife.
(d) John Dark's niece.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Alyce treat Joan during her labor?

4. What does the cat do in Alyce's dream in Chapter 6?

5. Why does Alyce give Jane all of the payments she receives?

(see the answer key)

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