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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Alyce hide under the staircase in Chapter 16?
(a) She is afraid to get involved with the childbirth.
(b) She does not want to help the rich folk.
(c) She is afraid of the wealthy man.
(d) She thinks there will be an earthquake.

2. Why is Jane angry with Alyce in Chapter 13?
(a) Alyce said something stupid.
(b) Alyce gave up after failing.
(c) Alyce was offered a job before Jane was.
(d) Alyce did not greet Jane immediately.

3. Why does Alyce take the back roads to the manor?
(a) The views are much more pleasant.
(b) So that she isn't seen.
(c) To avoid an accident on the main road.
(d) To save time.

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 confused and forgets who she is for a moment.
(d) He is thrilled and hugs her tightly.

5. Why does Alyce go to a deserted part of the river in Chapter 15?
(a) To cry.
(b) To clean herself and her clothes.
(c) To have a swim.
(d) To speak to her mother.

6. What does Alyce tell the boys that the thing she is threatening them with will do?
(a) Burn their nose hairs.
(b) Make the boys act like women.
(c) Give them a disease.
(d) Poke their eyes out.

7. Why does Jane become angry in Chapter 11?
(a) Jane burns her throat on some soup Alyce makes.
(b) Alyce forgets to wake Jane up at a certain time.
(c) Someone wants Alyce to be their midwife instead of Jane.
(d) Alyce drops an important ointment all over the floor.

8. Who is John Dark?
(a) Alyce's uncle.
(b) Alyce's boss.
(c) Alyce's neighbor.
(d) Alyce's friend.

9. Who is Joan?
(a) The bailiff's wife.
(b) The baker's wife.
(c) The preacher's wife.
(d) The milkman's wife.

10. How is the cook at the manor described?
(a) As a thief and a liar.
(b) As a grumpy old bat.
(c) As a friendly woman.
(d) As a ditzy woman.

11. What does Alyce ask a man who arrives at the inn from the manor?
(a) She asks him about Jane.
(b) She asks him for a job.
(c) She asks him for the time.
(d) She asks about Edward.

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

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

14. What month is it in Chapter 11?
(a) December.
(b) August.
(c) November.
(d) October.

15. What does Joan name her child?
(a) Jane Little.
(b) Alyce Little.
(c) Baby Little.
(d) Joan Little.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jane arrive when Alyce sends for her in Chapter 11?

2. Where is Alyce sent at the end of Chapter 14?

3. Where does Alyce recommend the boy sleep in Chapter 10?

4. What is delivered to the inn in Chapter 13?

5. Whom does the boy decide to name himself after when he discovers that 'Alyce' is a girl's name?

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