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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Alyce send the boy when she sees Jane returning in Chapter 10?
(a) To Jane's outhouse.
(b) To the manor.
(c) To an abandoned barn.
(d) To the forest.

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

3. What is Alyce collecting at the beginning of Chapter 9?
(a) Berries.
(b) Firewood.
(c) Apples.
(d) Nuts.

4. Whom is Alyce visiting when she discovers a boy sleeping in some hay?
(a) Joan.
(b) Tansy.
(c) Lady Agnes.
(d) The baker.

5. Where does Alyce go after walking awhile at the beginning of Chapter 12?
(a) A small inn.
(b) To church.
(c) An apple orchard.
(d) The lakeshore.

6. 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.

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

8. What does Will tell Alyce she has in Chapter 13?
(a) Guts and common sense.
(b) A chip on her shoulder.
(c) A brave heart.
(d) A beautiful smile.

9. What does Alyce find when she returns to the boy after getting him some bread?
(a) The boy has run away.
(b) The boy has found a home.
(c) The village boys are teasing him.
(d) The boy is sick.

10. What is the name of the woman who is giving birth in Chapter 11?
(a) Eve.
(b) Esther.
(c) Ellie.
(d) Emma.

11. What does Edward tell Alyce about as they drift off to sleep in Chapter 15?
(a) His life at the manor.
(b) His life before meeting Alyce.
(c) His pet hen.
(d) A dream he had th night before.

12. Where does Alyce go after the labor in Chapter 11?
(a) To an abandoned log cabin in the woods.
(b) To the manor.
(c) Back to Jane's home.
(d) She leaves the village.

13. Why does the boy choose the name Edward?
(a) It is a village boy's name.
(b) It is his father's name.
(c) It is the cow's name.
(d) It is the King's name.

14. Why does Jane go to the manor in Chapter 9?
(a) To try to get a job.
(b) To pick up some supplies.
(c) To meet an old friend.
(d) To assist Lady Agnes who is in labor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Alyce send for Jane during the labor in Chapter 11?

2. How does Alyce treat Joan during her labor?

3. According to Will, what does Alyce not need to succeed?

4. How does Edward react when he sees Alyce again in Chapter 15?

5. What does Alyce threaten the boys with in Chapter 9?

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