2. How does Beetle surprise herself in Chapter 3?
(a) By realizing that she one days wants a child of her own.
(b) By becoming emotional during a birth.
(c) By talking back to the midwife.
(d) By knowing what supplies are needed for the birth.

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

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

5. Who is Kate?
(a) The baker's daughter.
(b) The weaver's daughter.
(c) The bricklayer's daughter.
(d) The miller's daughter.

6. Why does Beetle grow suspicious of Jane's actions in Chapter 4?
(a) Jane looks nervous everytime she tells Beetle where she is going.
(b) Jane often sneaks out at odd hours of the night.
(c) Jane doesn't do the chores she says she is leaving to do.
(d) Jane always returns home very happy.

7. According to the protagonist, why do villagers often drive her away?
(a) She smells as bad as the pigs.
(b) She scares them with her spells and magic.
(c) She is always caught for stealing food.
(d) She has overstayed her welcome.

8. Where does Beetle often sit while a birth is taking place?
(a) Outside.
(b) In a cupboard.
(c) In the outhouse.
(d) Under a table.

9. What does Alyce do when the village boys call her Beetle in Chapter 6?
(a) She screams and throws rocks at them.
(b) She writes her new name in the sand.
(c) She yells at them.
(d) She whispers her new name.

10. What is Beetle sure of when she returns to the cottage in Chapter 4?
(a) Jane has a surprise for her.
(b) Someone has been in trhe cottage while she was away.
(c) A storm is moving in.
(d) She will be punished.

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

12. What does Will teach Alyce to do in Chapter 8?
(a) How to sing.
(b) How to pray.
(c) How to thank someone.
(d) How to read.

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

14. What does the cat do in Alyce's dream in Chapter 6?
(a) Dances.
(b) Sleeps.
(c) Sings.
(d) Laughs.

15. How does Beetle feel about owning the comb?
(a) She is indifferent.
(b) She is curious.
(c) She is amazed.
(d) She is scared.