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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Alyce help the men do at the manor in Chapter 15?
(a) Polish some silver.
(b) Clean the sheep.
(c) Plant some flowers.
(d) Build an outhouse.

2. What does Jennet think of Alyce?
(a) She distrusts Alyce because of her lack of family.
(b) She pities the young girl without friends or family.
(c) She is thankful for her hard work.
(d) She dislikes Alyce's positive outlook.

3. Why does Alyce decide to go to the manor in Chapter 14?
(a) To buy some meat and produce.
(b) To seek out reading and writing lessons from the governness.
(c) To see about Edward.
(d) To ask for a job.

4. How does Edward react when he sees Alyce again in Chapter 15?
(a) He is scared and assumes he has done something wrong.
(b) He is indifferent and shakes her hand coldly.
(c) He is thrilled and hugs her tightly.
(d) He is confused and forgets who she is for a moment.

5. What is delivered to the inn in Chapter 13?
(a) Milk.
(b) Wine.
(c) Firewood.
(d) Meat.

6. Who asks for Alyce in Chapter 11?
(a) Michael Blend.
(b) Martin Blouth.
(c) Matthew Blunt.
(d) Marcus Brent.

7. What do the boys think Alyce is threatening them with in Chapter 9?
(a) Rat's blood and wiper's flesh.
(b) A smelly steel boot.
(c) A large and spiky metal ring on her finger.
(d) Maggots and slugs.

8. What does Reese think is the true miracle of the day in Chapter 16?
(a) Alyce laughing.
(b) Alyce standing up for herself.
(c) The warm autumn night.
(d) The healthy baby.

9. How does Alyce look upon her actions in Chapter 11?
(a) As a series of confusing actions.
(b) As a success.
(c) As a failure.
(d) As an improvement.

10. What does Alyce notice the village boys doing at the beginning of Chapter 9?
(a) Playing a game.
(b) Teasing the cat.
(c) Standing over a dead deer.
(d) Running from an old lady.

11. Why does Alyce send for Jane during the labor in Chapter 11?
(a) Alyce needs some medicine that she does not have with her.
(b) The woman in labor asks for Jane.
(c) Alyce is unable to assist the woman giving birth.
(d) Alyce is injured and cannot help the woman in labor.

12. Whom does the boy decide to name himself after when he discovers that 'Alyce' is a girl's name?
(a) A cow.
(b) The King.
(c) One of the village boys.
(d) His father.

13. What does Alyce believe of the boy's new plan in Chapter 10?
(a) It will allow them to be friends.
(b) It will be easier than sleeping with the cows in the village.
(c) It will ensure that he is fed and housed everyday.
(d) It will teach him how to behave in public.

14. What is Jane actually talking to Reese about?
(a) Jane's beliefs when it comes to being a midwife.
(b) Reese's studies.
(c) The best dishes on the menu.
(d) The weather.

15. According to Will, what does Alyce not need to succeed?
(a) She does not need to know everything.
(b) She does not need upper body strength.
(c) She does not need help from anyone else.
(d) She does not need money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Alyce take the back roads to the manor?

2. What is the name of the woman who is giving birth in Chapter 11?

3. What does Alyce do when Jane arrives at the birth in Chapter 11?

4. Who is Magister Reese?

5. What does the cook comment about Edward and Alyce?

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