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

3. How does she tell the cat her story at the end of Chapter 8?
(a) With song.
(b) In whispers.
(c) With dance.
(d) With drawings.

4. Whom does the King marry in Alyce's dream in Chapter 6?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Alice.
(c) The miller's daughter.
(d) The midwife.

5. What does Beetle give to the cat sometimes in Chapter 2?
(a) Something soft to sleep on.
(b) Some ale.
(c) Some insects.
(d) Some of her food.

6. What does Beetle conclude about her appearance in Chapter 5?
(a) Her hair is a mess of curls.
(b) She looks very dirty and ugly.
(c) She looks older than she really is.
(d) She is very pretty.

7. What does the woman call the protagonist by the end of Chapter 1?
(a) Girly.
(b) Beetle.
(c) Amy.
(d) Pipsqueak.

8. How many children has the midwife had?
(a) Five.
(b) Six.
(c) Two.
(d) Seven.

9. Why does Jane need to go to the fair?
(a) To meet an expectant mother.
(b) To have some fun.
(c) To replenish her stock.
(d) To deliver a letter for Jane.

10. Why does Beetle become fearful of the miller's wife in Chapter 4?
(a) The miller's wife becomes very drunk.
(b) The miller's wife begins shouting and throwing things.
(c) The miller's wife laughs loudly at everyone who comes near.
(d) The miller's wife cries whenever her husband enters the room.

11. What does Beetle place near the cat before leaving in Chapter 2?
(a) A blanket.
(b) A fish.
(c) Some milk.
(d) Some cheese.

12. Who does Beetle see Jane hugging and kissing?
(a) The butcher.
(b) The mason.
(c) The baker.
(d) The miller.

13. What does a man ask Beetle to do when he believes she is someone else in Chapter 5?
(a) Read his racing slip.
(b) Milk his cow.
(c) Serve him his ale.
(d) Clean his horse.

14. What is said about the midwife's hands?
(a) She is missing two fingers.
(b) They have very long finger nails.
(c) They shake a lot.
(d) They are strong and clean.

15. Why is the title of Chapter 8 "The Twins"?
(a) A cow gives birth to two calves.
(b) Alyce begins to mimic everything Jane does.
(c) The cat follows Alyce around everywhere she goes.
(d) Twin girls move to the village and befriend Alyce.