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

3. Why does Alyce decide that the cat should have a name in Chapter 6?
(a) She sounds silly always yelling "Cat!"
(b) If Alyce has a name, then the cat should too.
(c) She believes the cat is her family, so it should have a name.
(d) She has a dream where the cat has a name.

4. What does Alyce tell Purr about at the end of Chapter 8?
(a) Her friendship with Jane.
(b) Her past.
(c) The changing weather.
(d) The birth she helped Will with.

5. What does the protagonist not do while she sleeps?
(a) Grinds her teeth.
(b) Drools.
(c) Dreams.
(d) Snores.

6. Where does the protagonist burrow to keep warm in Chapter 1?
(a) A dung heap.
(b) A hay stack.
(c) In a pile of leaves.
(d) In a deserted shed.

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

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

9. What name does Beetle decide to give herself in Chapter 5?
(a) Alyce.
(b) Alyssa.
(c) Allison.
(d) Amy.

10. What does a cow give birth to in Chapter 7?
(a) A two-headed calf.
(b) Twin calfs.
(c) One male calf.
(d) One female calf.

11. In her dream in Chapter 6, who calls Alyce by her name?
(a) The Pope.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Jane.
(d) Will.

12. What season is it in Chapter 4?
(a) Winter.
(b) Summer.
(c) Spring.
(d) Autumn.

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

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

15. What does the merchant tell Beetle when he gives her the comb for free?
(a) She should use it to attract Will.
(b) To use it on her curls, and she will have a lover before nightfall.
(c) She is obviously not the type of girl to use a comb.
(d) The comb will break if she tries to use it in her hair.