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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Alyce afraid Jane is telling Reese when she sees them talking to each other?
(a) Tips and hints of midwifery.
(b) How stupid Alyce is.
(c) All about Alyce's past as a dung beetle.
(d) Not to socialize with Alyce.

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

5. What comes and goes in Chapter 12?
(a) The harvest season.
(b) The Christmas season.
(c) The Easter season.
(d) The summer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jane go to the manor in Chapter 9?

2. Why does Alyce decide to go to the manor in Chapter 14?

3. What month is it in Chapter 11?

4. What does Edward tell Alyce about as they drift off to sleep in Chapter 15?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who arrives at the inn in Chapter 16, and what is troubling them?

2. What does Alyce finally find out about Edward in Chapter 14?

3. What does Jennet tell Alyce about the thin man who takes her interest at the inn?

4. What does Alyce threaten the boys who are tormenting Purr with in Chapter 9?

5. When Jane comes to the inn and speaks to Reese, what does Alyce worry they are speaking about?

6. How does Alyce provide a better life for the little boy in Chapter 10?

7. Who comes to the village looking for Alyce in Chapter 11 and why?

8. What makes Alyce smile for the first time? What does she dream about on the same night?

9. In Chapter 12, what does Alyce tell Reece is her only wish in life? What does she believe about achieving her goal?

10. Why does Jane tell Alyce to take over at Joan's delivery?

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